Finance Payments and Admin Officer

Posted 03 June 2025
LocationEnfield EN1 3ES United Kingdom
Job type Permanent
Sector Financial / Banking / Accounting

Job description

Finance Payments and Admin Officer at Enfield Council

Enfield Council is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Payments and Admin Officer (Scale 6) to join the Education and Schools Finance Team within the Finance Business Partnering Service. This permanent opportunity with a local authority committed to excellence and equity, aims to improve lives through innovation and strong community service.

Job Purpose

To support the delivery of high-quality financial services to schools and internal stakeholders. This includes managing payments, reconciliation, and financial queries while ensuring compliance with statutory and Council policies.

Key Duties / Accountabilities

  • Process and update monthly school payments through the Council’s school advances system.
  • Complete timely and accurate financial reconciliation; investigate and resolve discrepancies.
  • Monitor, review, and follow up on monthly and quarterly school finance returns.
  • Liaise with schools and internal teams to resolve finance-related queries and issues.
  • Identify areas for service improvement and contribute to process enhancements.
  • Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with relevant policies and regulations.
  • Provide excellent customer service to schools and Council colleagues.

Essential Experience Required

  • Experience working in a finance or payments environment within the public or education sector.
  • Demonstrable skills in financial reconciliation, payments processing, and customer service.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, particularly in dealing with internal stakeholders and schools.
  • Experience in identifying and resolving financial issues with a proactive approach.

Essential Qualifications Required

  • A good general standard of education including GCSE (or equivalent) passes in English and Maths.
  • Relevant qualification in finance, accounting, or a related discipline is desirable.

Skills and Competencies

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Strong numeracy and literacy skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.

Additional Information

  • Working hours: 36 hours per week
  • Location: Civic Centre, with hybrid working – minimum one day in-office every other week (subject to service needs)
  • Compliance: Role may require an enhanced DBS check
  • Closing Date: Friday, 13 June 2025, 19:00
  • Interview/Shortlisting: The top 20 candidates submitted before the deadline will be shortlisted for review.

Requirements

Requirements:

  • Relevant qualification in finance, accounting, or a related discipline is desirable.
  • Experience working in a finance or payments environment within the public or