Income Officer

Income Officer

Ref:

FIN38

Part time

£26,873 - £28,770 pro rata, per annum (Actual Salary £10,516 - £11,259 per annum)

About the Job

We are looking to recruit an Income Officer to work in Revenues and Benefits

About Us

We work hard to make Newcastle a great place in which to live, work, and visit. As a unitary authority, we are responsible for providing all local government services within the city including social services, waste management, housing, and education. We are committed to making our residents’ lives happier and healthier.

You will be part of the diverse, talented, and resourceful teams that are striving to deliver our ambitions for our great city. If you are just as passionate and committed as us to making a difference to Newcastle and our people, join us and make a real difference.

Our colleagues are committed to our values of proud, fair, and ambitious which are at the centre of everything we do.

The Job

As an Income Officer, you will contribute towards the timely and accurate allocation of payments received in accordance with Council policy and procedures, you will proactively investigate unidentified income and allocate it accurately to the correct accounts to prevent enquiries from budget managers whilst ensuring controls and reconciliations are carried out accurately and timely in accordance with financial regulations and procedures.

Once Training has taken place there is an expectation that you will be working from home for most of the time.

The Candidate

To be successful, you will need to be enthusiastic, have excellent communication and negotiation skills, have the ability to process high volumes of work accurately within prescribed deadlines, and you must be dedicated to continuous improvement.

The full Job Specifications lists the essential skills and knowledge we are looking for in this role.

Further information and Applying

See the supporting documents for the full job description and other important information about working with us.

Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form. Before completing the form please ensure you read the supporting documents.

Any communication sent to you regarding your application will be sent to the email address you have set up on your Northeast Jobs account, so you will need to ensure that you check your inbox.

Contact: Carolyn Gibson, Revenue and Benefits Manager at;

carolyn.gibson@newcastle.gov.uk for more information about this job.

Permanent

Closing date:

3 April 2024