Job Description

About the role:

We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive individual to work within our finance department. The finance team is an agile, versatile, and welcoming part of West Suffolk Council. This role will be responsible for providing support and assistance to the transaction team, including the following:
Scanning and processing of creditor invoices Liaising with departments for information, completion of invoice authorisation and goods receipt entries Processing BACS and cheque runs Assisting with the investigation and processing of unallocated payments Assisting in the monthly reconciliation of credit card statements Deal with both supplier and customer telephone calls and emails to help resolve queries Allocating payments Processing daily income allocation files Locating missing payments which will include liaising with customers and Anglia Revenues Partnership Checking and approving the set up and amendments of suppliers and customers on the finance system. Ensuring that all information is complete and accurate and that processes have been followed Assisting with the processing of the finance transactions for the Garden Waste Collection Service Other administrative duties as required

What you will need:

Experience of working within an office/accounts environment Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook Email, Word and Adobe pdf Excellent written and verbal communication skills




Please refer to the job description and for full details of this exciting opportunity.

Why work for us?

Our benefits include:

annual leave entitlement of 25 days per annum (pro rata if part time) plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days plus bank holidays after 5 years' service (with an option to buy up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year subject to approval) a generous pension scheme (LGPS) including life assurance (a payment of three times your annual salary) flexible working options to enable work/life balance access to a unique employee benefits package which includes discounts and cashback on supermarkets, high street shops, holidays, mobile phones, electrical goods, savings and loan schemes and many other products and services Salary sacrifice benefits including Cycle to Work scheme, Tusker Leased Car Scheme and SmartTech (buy the latest tech products interest free and spread the cost over your salary). Rail and bus staff discounts a range of Health and Wellbeing initiatives including an employee assistance programme discounted membership at Abbeycroft Leisure centres a culture of learning inspiring staff to focus on continuous learning Modern office accommodation

For more information:

For an informal discussion and further information please contact Greg Stevenson, Head of Finance on 01284 757264 or email gregory.stevenson@westsuffolk.gov.uk

Closing date:

Sunday 28 September 2025

Interview date:

Tuesday 7 October 2025



West Suffolk Council has been rated in the top 10 councils for climate action and as a member of UK100 has demonstrated its commitment to a rapid transition to Net Zero with Clean Air in our communities. The council has declared a climate and biodiversity emergency and is committed to working towards net zero emissions by 2030.