Total 3 finance banking insurance job vacancies in rochdale ol16 1xu

About the Role

The post will sit within the Finance Systems Team.

The role will be involved with:-

Supporting the Senior Finance Officers and the Senior Accountant to provide Financial and System support.

Assisting with tasks relating to managing the team inbox, assisting with day to day queries to ensure the Council’s controls are effective and robust. Supporting the development and testing for all systems managed within the Systems Team.

About you

The successful candidate will preferably have experience from within a Local Authority or similar organisation, have strong technical, organisational, IT and communication skills and be familiar with collaborative working.

Candidates are required to have had previous experience of working within a finance service of a large organisation similar in size to the Local Authority.

About us

To apply please upload your CV together with a supporting statement that provides evidence of how you meet the essential requirements of the role profile and include qualifications which are relevant to this post. We suggest that when completing your application form, you use the person specification criteria as headings then give a specific example

Please ensure you anonymise your CV and supporting statement.

For any further details about the role please contact Amie Smith on 01706 926224 / Amie.Smith@rochdale.gov.uk or Kiran Ali on 01706 925673 / Kiran.Ali2@Rochdale.Gov.uk

Finance Officer job profile

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What skills and experience we're looking for

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Lead Finance Officer to join our finance team. This pivotal role is designed to support the Trust Head of Finance in overseeing the operational financial functions across the Trust, with a particular focus on purchasing transaction processing and providing on-site support to our academies as needed.

The Lead Finance Officer will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of our finance service. You will be the primary user of our web requisitioning system, responsible for training staff, processing requisitions, converting them to orders, and managing supplier communications. Additionally, you will monitor supplier accounts, reconcile statements, oversee the ParentPay system, and manage cash collection, counting, and banking.

You will also be accountable for maintaining financial records, processing invoices, and ensuring timely payments, while also handling financial queries from both internal and external stakeholders. Your role will be integral in supporting the Trust’s strategic financial objectives and ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures.

What the school offers its staff

What we have to offer:

• Salary & Progression:We offer a competitive starting salary and progression.
• Working environment:You will be based at our Esplanade Office (the old post office), located in the heart of Rochdale, and adjacent to the Town Hall, close to the new Riverside Retail development.
• Leave Entitlement:You will be offered a generous holiday allowance of 27 days per annum plus bank holidays.
• Teams:You will have the opportunity to work across supportive and friendly teams, giving our staff opportunities to experience new areas and develop their skills.
• Training & Development:we are invested in our staff and encourage your continued professional development with a range of opportunities and training on offer
• Travel & Accessibility:We are located and easily accessible to nearby transport links to make is easier to travel via metro link, bus and train. We also offer free parking for those who have their own transport.
• Pension:You will have access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Employee Assistance Programme:We have an employee assistance programme where you can get free and confidential support for your mental health 24 hours per day.
• Cycle to Work Scheme:You have the option to participate in our cycle to work scheme where you can loan bikes and cycling equipment tax free.
• Electric Car Scheme:You can save up to 40% on a brand-new Electric Vehicle.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

An opportunity to add value within this underwriting position, at this Global Insurer in the city of Manchester which offers future long term progression.

Seeking an Insurance Professional that is looking to move into underwriting dealing with risks such as Construction, Engineering & Technology. You will be underwriting specialist risks, so experience working on different policies in a fast paced environment would be beneficial. We are looking to hear from you if you have either insurance experience from either an Insurer or Broker.

As a Specialist Underwriter, you will be working alongside your peers where you provide effective administrative and underwriting support. You will assist in writing new business as well as cross selling with new and existing clients through the e-trading platform managing the process from start to finish.

In return, you will receive an excellent salary along with market leading benefits. Flexible/Agile working will be offered as well.

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