Financial Support Officer – Greater Manchester Shared Service

Location: Trafford Town Hall (Hybrid Working)

Hours: Full-time, 36.25 hours per week

Duration: Temporary – Maternity cover until at least 31 October 2026 or until the substantive postholder returns (whichever is later)

Pay Rate: £12.71 to £15.60 per hour

Fox Morris Group are currently working with Greater Manchester Shared Service to recruit a Financial Support Officer to join their team based in Trafford.

Role Overview

This is a varied finance support role within a busy shared service environment, supporting a range of payroll, finance, and administrative functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out financial reconciliations
• Administering salary sacrifice deductions
• Conducting National Minimum Wage calculations
• Raising purchase orders
• Invoicing customers
• Processing purchase ledger invoices for payment
• Managing stationery orders
• Supporting car parking administration
• Validating fleet car applications
• Responding to customer queries across all of the above areas

Requirements

• Previous experience within a finance, payroll, or administrative role
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Good communication skills and customer service approach
• Experience working within a public sector or shared service environment is desirable

Additional Information

• Hybrid working arrangement
• Immediate start preferred