Senior Finance Assistant

Job Title: Senior Finance Assistant - Debt Recovery

Location: County Hall, Chichester (Hybrid - 1 day per week in office)
Hourly Rate: £16.00 per hour
Working Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM)
Contract Type: Temporary (28th May 2025 - 31st March 2026)
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Category: Finance / Agency Workers
Client: West Sussex County Council

West Sussex County Council is seeking a Senior Finance Assistant to join their Accounts Receivable - Debt Recovery Team on a temporary basis to support a peak in workload. This is a great opportunity to contribute to the effective recovery of outstanding debt for a reputable public sector organisation.

As a Senior Finance Assistant, you will play a vital role in delivering a high-quality, efficient, and reliable service by following established debt recovery procedures. You will be responsible for:

• Contacting clients via phone, email, and letter regarding outstanding debts

• Responding to queries and providing guidance on standard processes

• Producing and managing correspondence

• Maintaining accurate records and updating systems

• Escalating cases for further action where appropriate

• Supporting day-to-day administrative finance tasks as required

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience working in a finance or accounts receivable environment

• Possesses excellent communication and customer service skills

• Can handle sensitive or difficult conversations professionally

• Is organised and detail-oriented with strong administrative abilities

• Is confident using IT systems and office software

• Competitive hourly rate of £16.00

• Full-time hours with hybrid working (only 1 day per week in the office)

• A supportive and professional working environment within local government

• Opportunity to develop experience in a public sector finance team