Job Description

Salary

32,061 - 33,699

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Package

26 days paid AL pro rata for part time staff, Flexi Scheme, Excellent contributory pension scheme, Cycle to work, Health & Wellness checks, Store discounts, gym membership discount

Date posted

29/09/2025

Job reference

FINY25N002



Are you an experienced finance professional with a strong grasp of income and payments processes, customer service, and financial systems? We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Income and Payments Officer to join our Finance team and help deliver high-quality service across the Council.

Reporting to the Income and Payments Manager, you'll play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of income and payments in line with statutory requirements and Council policies. You'll supervise and support a small team of Assistants, manage daily financial operations, and act as a second point of contact for internal and external queries.

This is a varied and hands-on role that requires strong organisational skills, technical knowledge, and a customer-focused approach.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee daily bank imports, scheduled reports, and cash/cheque logging. Completing the Councils weekly BACS run, ensuring payments are made accurately and on time. Administer the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS), preparing and submitting returns. Supervise and rotate Income and Payments Assistants to ensure resilience and team development. Oversee Accounts Payable and Receivable administration procedures including but not limited to, ARRUDS, ADACS, Direct Payment requests and monitoring suspense accounts. Monitor inboxes, exception reports, and real-time data to ensure service delivery. Support the Council's cashiering function and banking routines. Assist with internal and external audit requests and financial system upgrades.

What We're Looking For

Minimum 2 years' experience in a finance or income/payments role. Strong understanding of subledger coding, BACS processes, and invoice matching. Knowledge of General Ledger coding, VAT principles, and CIS/IR35 regulations. Experience in customer service with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in MS Office and financial systems. Ability to supervise, train, and support team members effectively.

Desirable Skills

Experience with ARRUDS, ADACS, Direct Payments, and suspense account monitoring. Familiarity with exception reporting and resolution across financial modules. Understanding of systems controls, testing, and development.


For more information about the post please contact Sebastian Stevens (Group Accountant (Revenue and Corporate Financial Management) on 01243 534753.

Employee benefits include:

Excellent defined benefits Pension Scheme Minimum 26 days holiday going up to 31 days after 5 years (or before with previous service) plus paid Bank Holidays Flexi-time (available for most positions) - potential to build up an extra 12 days leave a year Flexible working arrangements including working from home and 9-day fortnight options Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their relatives Cycle to Work Scheme/Car and Cycle Loan Scheme/discounted city centre parking/ Lease Car Scheme Health & Wellbeing initiatives including free health checks and free eye tests plus subsidised leisure centre membership Payment of your main professional subscription fee. Training and development opportunities - including funding of professional qualification training Staff Awards Scheme


Chichester District Council has a commitment to Equality of Opportunity in Employment. If you have a disability which makes it difficult for you to complete our application form please contact the HR Section who will assist you.