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Meridian Business Support are working with our fantastic client within the Public Services sector, they are looking for a Finance Officer to join the team based near the Swindon Office.
About the role
You will undertake specific operational finance tasks to support the efficient and effective use of the budget, ensuring compliance with the group Financial Handbook and policies.  Support staff on process so that all financial transactions are compliant, accurate and timely. 
Key Accountabilities:  

To gain a detailed understanding of the Access finance software to deliver the following; processing of purchase requisitions, raising of Purchase Orders, receiving, and matching invoices, GRN process – considering relevant authorisation and financial limits, as per the Financial SoDA 
Managing the departmental mailbox to ensure all queries are dealt with quickly and sensitively. 
On a regular and timely basis undertake the following tasks: 
Checking coding, placing orders, invoicing, preparation of weekly BACS payment runs. 
Receiving and recording income 
Utilising the ParentPay system, to facilitate reporting to teachers, processing refunds, and answering queries.
Reconciliation of financial systems used ParentPay, petty cash, equals cards etc.
Managing any queries from staff or suppliers 
Scanning to the system of all relevant financial documentation, i.e., quotes, invoices 
To work with the cluster Finance Manager to create and upload payment files for the weekly payment runs, ensuring full sign off and compliance with the SoDA About you:

AAT Level 3
Experience in a Finance position
Excellent personal skills
Ability to work constructively as part of a wider team
Excellent organisational skills
Good IT skills
Must be able to pass DBS checksThis is a full time role working Monday to Friday 37 hours a week, offering circa £24,000 - £26,500 plus great benefits including 31 days holiday + bank holidays.

Please contact Gemma Lawrence at Meridian on (phone number removed) to apply and find out more or email (url removed)