- Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils
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Address: Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX
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Salary: £31,537 - £36,363 per annum (pro rata for part time)
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Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week
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Contract: Fixed Term Contract or Secondment Opportunity for 18 months
This role is open to full time, part time, and job share applications, all of which will be assessed equally.
Join our team
We are looking for a Finance Officer to join our Finance team.
If you share our values and are motivated to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities, we would love to hear from you.
About the role
You will support both our Reconciliations and Accounts Receivable Teams with time split equally between the two teams. This is a great opportunity to gain and develop experience in a variety of financial control processes and procedures.
Main responsibilities of the role:
To ensure the timely and accurate reconciliation of income and expenditure within our finance system (Unit 4) and across all feeder systems.
Ensure that reconciliations are completed monthly with relevant sign off and explanations of variances of how reconciling differences will be corrected in future periods.
Posting of entries into the housing system for Universal Credit and allocation of housing benefits.
Processing of cheques received by the Councils.
Emergency Accommodation invoice processing, refunds and debt recovery.
Ad hoc invoicing.
Setting up Direct Debit mandates.
Monitoring the Death Register.
Reviewing exceptions within our transaction matching system Pay360.
Be involved in process improvement to work more efficiently by reviewing procedures and policies ensuring they are fit for purpose.
Transaction allocations into our finance system Unit 4 to clear Balance Sheet codes and reduce the number of outstanding items.
About you
We are looking for a hands-on Finance Officer, with experience of working within a busy finance team.
To be successful, you will demonstrate:
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AAT or equivalent qualification is an advantage but not a requirement.
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Experience of Accounts Receivables and Reconciliations.
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Experience of high-volume transactions and working to tight deadlines
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An aptitude and experience of Finance Software (Unit 4 would be an advantage) as well as Microsoft Office.
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Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate within a team.
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Strong work ethic.
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Commitment to making a difference through continuous improvement.
About us
At Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils we are passionate about building communities that people want to live, work, visit and invest in.
We serve around 200,000 residents across our two districts and are well known for our collaboration and partnership working across public, private and voluntary sectors.
We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work, with:
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60 conservation areas
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two National Landscapes
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many picturesque market towns
It is no surprise we are ranked among the top 50 places to live in the UK.
Employee Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Generous leave entitlement (26 days a year, rising to 31 days after 5 years).
Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
Wellbeing Support and Employee Assistance Programs.
Private Health Care Options.
Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
Paid volunteering days.
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (Business needs permitting).
Great learning and development opportunities.
For more information, visit our Employee Benefits page
Our working culture
We believe work is what we do, not just where we go.
We work in a hybrid way, with a mix of office, home, and remote based working (Business need permitting). Our hybrid working arrangements support flexibility and collaboration, helping our teams to thrive.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, providing opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible services for our residents.
For more information
Please read the Job Description and Person Specification (pdf) before applying for this job opportunity.
For an informal discussion or to learn more about hybrid working for this role, please contact either Karen Smith or Marie Fletcher by emailing [email protected] or [email protected]
Closing date: 5.00pm, 25 June 2026.
Promoted as FJ (Featured Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.
How to apply
Please ensure your:
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application form is fully completed, including employment and education history
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supporting statement clearly addresses how you meet the criteria in the Person Specification
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
How to apply
Step 1 - read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (JD and PS).
Step 2 - complete the Supporting Statement template
Step 3 - complete the online application and upload your statement.
Your statement needs to indicate how you meet the criteria in the ‘Person specification ’ section of the (JD and PS)
Your statement should:
- Be no more than 2 sides of A4
- use the template provided (other formats will not be accepted)
- be uploaded on your online application, as without this, your interest will not be progressed.
