Working hours: 35 hours per week, full timeContract type: PermanentWorking style: HybridClosing date: 11.59pm, 10 April 2025Interview method: in person This role is subject to:
- BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) clearance - this post is subject to BPSS checks. You will therefore be required to consent to and comply with BPSS checking requirements prior to commencing in this post. This check involves verification of identity; nationality and immigration status; employment history (past 3 years) and basic criminal record check.
The teams undertake tasks involving a high volume of transactions, reporting and data, incorporating a number of different systems and processes.
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and organised individual with strong leadership and ICT skills to join Exchequer Services. The successful candidate will report to the Operations Manager and work alongside two other Team Managers overseeing all of the following areas of Exchequer:
- Purchase Ledger - the management of all of the outgoing payment processes between the Council and suppliers for goods and services.
- Data Management & Technical-maintaining financial accounts and databases and producing reports and financial information for publication.
- Income and Receipting – the management of income into the City Council, ensuring that received funds are correctly allocated in a timely manner.
We are facing significant finance system changes over the next two years. The upcoming system changes present a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in a finance transactional role with the skillset and experience to implement financial or income management system and process change, with robust ICT and change management skills. This period will be filled with dynamic projects and innovative solutions, offering a chance to make a significant impact.
This role will not only allow you to apply your existing expertise but also to grow and adapt to new challenges, making it an exciting and rewarding journey.
Team Managers must ensure the work is organised, prioritised and allocated across teams and completed to a high standard of accuracy to meet key deadlines and service requirements.
The role holder will line manage a team of staff, providing support, arranging training, ensuring procedures are in place and carrying out line management responsibilities in accordance with Council HR policies. The Team Managers also support the Operations Manager and deputise in their absence on key issues.
Flexible hybrid working arrangements are currently in place for this role. This will involve a minimum of two days per week in the office and some home working.
For an informal discussion, please contact the hiring manager, Kelly Wickstone, on 07534219955 and Kelly.Wickstone@Manchester.gov.uk.jtn.cvconv.com to arrange a convenient time to discuss the role.
We would love to hear from you if you have experience of:
- Working in a fast paced transactional finance role
- Implementation of new systems
- Interpersonal Skills: Ability to advise others and deal with sensitive issues in difficult situations, negotiating riskier demands and difficult agreements. Is able to influence or persuade internal or external stakeholders.
- Planning and Organising: Ability to organise own time effectively, creating own work schedules, prioritising, preparing in advance and setting realistic timescales for own self and others. Has the ability to visualise a sequence of actions needed to achieve a specific goal and how to estimate the resources required.
- Problem Solving and Decision Making: Ability to analyse situations, diagnose problems, identify the key issues, establish and evaluate alternative courses of action and produce a logical, practical and acceptable solution.
- People Management: Ability to manage and motivate staff to high levels of performance in order to achieve change and maximise staff potential and contribution to the achievement of identified aims and objectives. Can also lead and plan the work of the team which deals with more diverse issues.
- IT Skills: Ability to use multiple applications, systems and associated software packages.
- Financial Management: Resource and financial management skills, including resolution of conflicting priorities, formulating budgets, rigorous monitoring and control procedures.
We’re the local council for one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities.
Working for Manchester isn’t just a job – it’s an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it’s strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you’ll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone.
Our Manchester is our vision for a fairer, greener, and healthier city – a vision shaped by the people of Manchester. It guides everything we do at the Council and is brought to life through the Our Manchester behaviours:
- We take time to listen and understand
- We work together and trust each other
- We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
- We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
- We’re proud and passionate about Manchester
Benefits we offer
- Generous holiday allowance - Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? You can purchase up to two additional weeks.
- A buzzing pension - You’ll be enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three-times your salary as a lump sum.
- Enhanced parental and carers leave - Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your new born or support your family during critical life events.
- Brilliant perks - Access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR+. Plus discounts on phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests, and more.
- Learn and grow - We are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing you with the tools to thrive. Take part in a diverse set of learning opportunities, from workshops and training sessions through to apprenticeships and qualifications. All this begins with our comprehensive onboarding process.
- A Good Employment Charter member - We are committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding fairness into everything we do. We review pay annually, recognize three trade unions, and are constantly working to offer the best possible health and wellbeing support throughout all stages of your working life.
- Up to 3 days volunteering leave - Give back to the community with three days pro-rate of paid volunteering leave, in addition to existing benefits.
Creating an Inclusive Team at Manchester City Council
At Manchester City Council, we’re dedicated to creating a workplace that truly reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, particularly from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, Disabled people and young people.
Support During the Process
- Interview Adjustments: Let us know if you need any adjustments to demonstrate your suitability during the interview.
- Accessible Formats: Our ReciteMe tool can be accessed through the "Accessibility tools" button at the top of our careers page. This tool offers features like text-to-speech, translation into multiple languages, and adjustable text size and colour to make our site more accessible for everyone.
Guaranteed Assessment Scheme
We guarantee assessments for applicants who meet the minimum shortlisting requirements for the role and identify with at least one of the criteria below:
- Members of the Armed Forces members or veterans
- Current or former care leavers
- Have a disability or long-term condition
When You Join Us
We’re a Disability Confident Employer, offering:
- A workplace adjustment hub which provides specialist support, advice and guidance to ensure you have the adjustments needed to thrive at work.
- Disabled Staff Network, Neurodiversity Staff Network and Mental Health Staff Network that provides a safe inclusive space to share experiences and opportunities to influence council practice.
- A strong commitment to ensuring all information adheres to accessibility standards and that our workplaces are accessible and disability-friendly
For more information about the role or any adjustments, email jobs12@manchester.gov.uk.jtn.cvconv.com.
What we will need from you if you’re successful
In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement ofemployment.This is not arole we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship.
Pre-Employment Checks
If you are successful in securing a position with us, the pre-employment checks required will depend on the role you’ve applied for. As a guide, these checks may include:
- Proof of Right to Work: You’ll need to provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the UK. Please note, visa sponsorship is not guaranteed for this role.
- References: We’ll require references from your current and previous employer(s).
- Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) Clearance: BPSS clearance is primarily used for roles that involve access to government data, systems, or assets. It ensures that individuals meet basic security requirements and can be trusted with sensitive information
These checks are an important part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our workforce and the community we serve.
Other relevant information
We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we’ll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If, however, any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role.
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