Administration Officer (Finance) - Braintree District Council

Job Description About The RoleAdministration Officer (Finance) 13.79 PAYE / 17.69 Umbrella Braintree, EssexFull-Time, Temporary 3 Months Contract 37 Hours per Week Closing Date: Monday 15th December 2025Essex County Council (ECC) are delighted to be supporting Braintree District Council in recruiting an Administration Officer on a full-time, temporary basis. Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be required to be on-site 5 days per week. The Opportunity:To provide administrative support to the Business Rates team, in preparation for the Government reforms to the Non Domestic Rating Multipliers legislation, (Business Rates) which will become effective from 1st April 2026Role Accountabilities:Collating and recording information from over 5,200 Business Rate accounts (NDR) in readiness for the Governments NDR reforms which commence on 1/4/2026.Use of various computer applications to accurately record data from businesses within the district.Maintain spreadsheets and transfer accurate data to the Civica Open Revenues systemLiaising with local businesses via phone & email to obtain information/clarification, where required.Providing clerical assistance to officers within the Revenues team to ensure timely implementation of the new legislation for the Braintree district.The Experience You Will Bring:Experience of various IT applications including EXCEL and Word, essentialEducated to GCSE grade C and above, in EnglishMethodical, Organised and conscientious attitudeWork well under pressureExcellent communication skillsExcellent customer engagementAttention to detail and accuracyGood IT SkillsMethodical, Organised and conscientious attitudeWork well under pressureExcellent communication skillsWhat You Should Do NextIf you are interested in finding out more about this role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via the Working for Essex website. If you have any queries relating to this post please email [email protected] note: We have the right to withdraw this role without notice.

Created: 2025-12-08