To ensure that invoices and claims are properly authorised and correctly coded, and that the value is correct.
To input invoices, purchase orders, travel & subsistence claims, miscellaneous claims into the Finance accounting system.
To follow up on queries relating to the invoices and claims.
To store documentation accurately in line with GDPR requirements and to strive to reach key performance indicators for purchase ledger transactions.
To prepare accounts receivable invoices and to ensure payment received.
To monitor and reconcile Council bank accounts on daily basis by using online banking, to verify all income and process journal entries and to create CHAPs and international transfers as required.
To complete month-end and year-end reconciliations. To prepare and accurately produce monthly balance sheet, creditor/debtor and bank account reconciliations to deadline.
To prepare monthly reporting e.g., over £25K report, Prompt Payments report etc.
To aid the Senior Payment and Procurement Officer with Audits, e.g., collating files and answering process queries.
To provide support to Finance team and across SFC as required.

Normal full-time hours of work are 35 per week. We will consider flexible working arrangements.
Annual leave entitlement of 30 days pro-rata, plus public and privilege holiday entitlement of 13 days pro-rata.
A flexible approach to hybrid working, giving you flexibility to work from home anywhere in the UK for some of the time while also maintaining regular in-person contact with colleagues.
Annual pay review: approved within the framework of the Scottish Government’s Public Sector Pay Policy and negotiated with our recognised trade union, Unite.
Eligibility to join the Civil Service Pension Scheme.
Support for continuous professional development.
Support for health and wellbeing, including generous occupational sick pay, free access to confidential advice and support through our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, Special Leave (paid and unpaid), a contribution to learning outside work.
We provide support to SFC employees with Volunteering Days.
Support for travel to and from work.

Temporary Assistant Finance Officer – Grade E1

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