It’s time to join West Lancs as we embark on delivering our new and ambitious Vision and Priorities. With a focus on environmental sustainability, generating economic prosperity, building inclusive and healthy communities, and financial resilience, we are looking for exceptional candidates to help shape our future.

You will be joining an organisation that puts its customers first, takes responsibility and works together with a can-do attitude, all while challenging the status quo to deliver exceptional outcomes for our communities.

Your Role!

We are seeking a Finance, Revenues and Payments Technical Officer to join our Finance Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the Council's financial operations and ensuring the effective administration of creditor, debtor and cash receipting functions.

You will be responsible for processing and monitoring a range of financial transactions, including supplier invoices, payment runs, sundry debtor accounts, invoicing, debt recovery activities and cash reconciliations. The role also involves responding to customer and supplier queries, maintaining accurate financial records, supporting compliance requirements including VAT and CIS regulations, and assisting with financial reporting and year-end processes.

Working closely with colleagues across the Council, you will help deliver a high-quality finance service, ensuring accuracy, efficiency and excellent customer service at all times.

To find out more about West Lancashire Borough Council, please follow the link to access our Recruitment Pack and view the attached Role Profile below.

About You!

You will have excellent numerical and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work accurately in a fast-paced environment.

We are looking for someone who has:

• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent), AAT Level 2, or relevant comparable work experience.
• Experience of working within a finance, revenue, debtor, creditor or accounts environment.
• Experience of debt recovery processes.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and financial systems.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and use your own initiative.
• A positive, adaptable and customer-focused approach.

Experience of dealing with members of the public and working to performance-related deadlines would be advantageous.

What's in it for you?

We pride ourselves on our friendliness and being a good employer with a range of benefits and employment terms and conditions to suit you. A competitive salary and annual leave entitlement, flexible working, a generous employer pension contribution scheme, work life balance policies, and support for your personal development are just some of the benefits we offer.

If you are eager to be part of a transformative journey and make a tangible impact, West Lancashire Borough Council welcomes your application.

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sarah Blackhall, sarah.blackhall@westlancs.gov.uk or Sandra Foster, Sandra.foster@westlancs.gov.uk.

Closing Date: 09 Aug 2026

Team: Administrative

Salary: £28,598 to £31,022 per annum