As a Finance Assistant you will play a central role within our Finance Operations team, and it will be your responsibility to provide support for financial processes on an accurate and timely basis.
Our Operations team consists of over 50 staff members and is responsible for processing payments and refunds for our customers and for dealing with receipts and reconciliations.
Responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include but will not be limited to:
- Delivering team activities.
- Investigating and resolving account/ledger discrepancies.
- Completing and inputting general journals.
- Providing information and advice to customers.
- Documenting files for audit purposes.
For further information about the role please see the attached role profile.
Additional Information
Applications will be accepted from full time/part time/job sharers. Full time roles at DVLA consist of 37 hours per week. Part time and/or flexible working may also be available subject to the needs of the business. If you have a flexible or part time working requirement, you should contact the vacancy holder in advance of making an application to avoid possible disappointment later in the process should your desired working arrangements not be compatible with the requirements of the role. To contact the vacancy holder, please use the job contact details listed under ‘Contact point for applicants’.
Person specification
You don’t need any experience of working within a financial environment, but we are looking for self-motivated team players, who are highly organised with the ability to work at pace and within set timeframes.
To be successful in this role you will be an effective communicator and have the ability to liaise effectively with a variety of stakeholders, both internal and external.
You will be highly accurate and will ensure that tasks are completed to a high standard.
You should have a basic knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
Due to the evolving nature of the business, vacancies can become available at any time. Therefore, this campaign may create a reserve list to fulfil demand if it arises which will be held for a period of 12 months.
Behaviours
We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Working Together
- Delivering at Pace
- Managing a Quality Service
Benefits
Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits.
- Best in class learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance
- Generous employer contribution of 28.97%, depending on chosen pension scheme
- 25 days holiday, increasing by one day each year up to 30 days pro rata
- Access to the staff discount portal
- 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff
More Information
- Address Swansea
- Salary Offer £23,310