Job Description

Exchequer Officer

Permanent

36.25 hours per week

Your role:

We are looking for a Transactional Finance Officer to provide a transactional finance service for the Authority, ensuring correct Accounts Payable and Receivable procedures are followed, processing transactions via the Accounting System and Online Banking facilities as appropriate, and registering and matching invoices to purchase orders to ensure timely payments are made to meet organisational Key Performance Indicators and performing regular credit control duties relating to aged debt. The role requires somebody with well-developed verbal and written communication skills, good ICT skills and an ability to prioritise workloads and build strong and trusting relationships with colleagues and key stakeholders.

Contact:

For more information about this role, please contact

Helen Fountain, Principal Accountant

, at Helen.Fountain@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk.

Interview schedule:

We anticipate holding interviews during the week commencing

16th June 2025

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About you:

Excellent relationship management skills with demonstrated ability to develop effective relationships with key stakeholders and colleagues The people skills and communication skills necessary to work with a range of different teams and individuals across public, private, and voluntary sectors Flexible and adaptable approach Excellent ICT skills Methodical approach and ability to prioritise workloads Ability to build strong and trusting relationships with clients, customers, and colleagues Willingness to travel between sites when required

About us:

As an employer, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is made up of a number of key Greater Manchester strategic functions and service providers including; Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS); Waste and Resources; Environment; Work and Skills; Research; Public Sector Reform; Police, Crime and Criminal Justice; Homelessness; the Greater Manchester Ageing Hub and the Commissioning Hub.



We value the diversity of our employees, and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across Greater Manchester. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, Trans status and Non-binary identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.



To find out more about working for us please click here: https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/

Our offer:

In return for your hard work, we offer our employees a competitive package as part of our offer that you can find out more about here:


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Mandatory Information:

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. However, we value human talent and are looking for passionate individuals to join our organisation. Please ensure you personally complete your application and read all the instructions carefully to maximise your chances of success.


Applications that rely too heavily on AI may be rejected during shortlisting, however we understand that AI may be used as a reasonable adjustment, if using AI to support your application, please give a brief explanation why to help ensure fair selection process.

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Hybrid working

This role is part of GMCA's hybrid working scheme. As part of our commitment to 'Build Back Fairer' in Greater Manchester following the Covid-19 pandemic, we have evolved our management methods by trusting and empowering staff to deliver their work in the best way that suits the business and their individual needs, and supports health and wellbeing. Our hybrid working policy sets out a flexible approach, combining attendance at our [Manchester city centre office / Fire and Rescue service HQ in Swinton / other location] with remote working, typically from home; the location of work is primarily dictated by the needs of the business: 'Do what is right for you and the business on that day'. If appointed to the role you will work with your manager to agree and regularly review the best working pattern for you, your team and your work.