Payments Team Leader
Rochdale Council
About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for the role of Payments Team Leader within Finance Services. The role offers the chance to make a real difference to the Borough, directly supporting the Senior Accountant (Systems) with ongoing service provision, including financial input into the Services business plans and continuing development of the Finance Service as a trusted business partner. As well as responsibility for the delivery of accurate and robust financial information to support the Council’s statutory and business critical financial functions (including Budget Setting, Budget Monitoring and Closure of Accounts), the role includes delivery of accurate and robust financial information to support the Council’s statutory and business critical financial functions, including Creditors payment related work, reconciliation work associated with the creditors system, managing the Financial Processing Team and input into key Service and Council wide developments and to embrace the councils move towards the increased use of technology. With no two days the same, this is the ideal role for an experienced finance professional seeking a new and varied challenge. Key activities include: -Day to day management of the Creditors Team. -The delivery of the following Council processes in accordance with strict statutory deadlines and provide appropriate advice and guidance in respect of: a. Creditors Payment related work: b. Reconciliation work associated with the creditors system: c. Completion and submission of corporate financial and statistical returns. -Building strong relationships with key stakeholders. -Deputising for the Senior Accountant as required. Career Progression The successful candidates will have a wide support network while they develop into the roll and will be supported to work towards future career progression. The Council provides internal training courses such as the Leadership Academy to help staff to continue to develop and gain the necessary skills to progress in their career. About you About us To apply for this job role please demonstrate how you meet the 7 key person specification requirements set out in the role profile below to be considered for interview. We cannot shortlist candidates for interview who do not provide this information. Please include reference to your qualifications that are specified in the role profile within your application. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects staff to share this commitment. If you are interested in what we are offering and have the skills, we are looking for we want to hear from you. If you would like to discuss the post further, please contact Yvonne Dunease, Senior Accountant (Systems) on 01706 925273. At Rochdale Borough Council we are committed to our Values and Behaviours. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects staff to share this commitment. Casual User Car Allowance is payable
The successful candidate will have payments and financial management experience within a large organisation and the ability to work in a pressurised environment, delivering priority work in a timely and accurate manner and experience of working with senior stakeholders.Supporting Documents
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Location
Smith Street, , Rochdale, OL16 1XU, United Kingdom
Job ID
12658
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