Corporate Finance Technician

Northumberland County Council; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi scheme

Job summary

Northumberland County Council is seeking a Corporate Finance Technician on a fixed-term contract to October 2027. The role sits within the Corporate Finance Team, delivering strategic and technical financial support to ensure governance, resource management and statutory compliance.

The post covers Treasury Management, Capital Accounting, balance sheet management and administration of third-party lending. Key duties include supporting Treasury and asset valuation, reconciling lending

Qualifications

• AAT or equivalent finance qualification or relevant finance experience.
• Experience with financial reconciliations and accounting processes.
• Strong numerical/analytical skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support Treasury Management and asset valuation processes.
• Manage reconciliations relating to lending and third-party financial arrangements.
• Prepare and monitor invoices, repayments, and balance sheet entries.
• Assist with year-end financial reporting and statutory accounting processes.
• Provide governance and record-management support, including minute taking.
• Upload and process journals and maintain accurate financial records.

Education

AAT or equivalent

Job description

Corporate Finance Technician, Fixed term to October 2027

Northumberland County Council's (NCC) vision is 'Land of Great Opportunities', for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work. The Corporate Finance Team provides strategic and technical financial support across the Council, helping to ensure strong financial governance, effective resource management and compliance with statutory requirements. Working within a collaborative and professional team, this role supports a range of specialist Corporate Finance functions that are critical to the Council's financial resilience and long-term sustainability. We are looking for a Corporate Finance Technician to contribute to the delivery of high-quality finance services that support the Council's strategic priorities and transformation ambitions. The successful candidate will work across a variety of technical areas including Treasury Management, Capital Accounting, balance sheet management and statutory reporting, whilst supporting the administration and reconciliation of the Council's third-party lending arrangements.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting the Council's Treasury Management function and Asset Valuation processes.
• Managing reconciliations relating to the Council's lending and third-party financial arrangements.
• Preparing and monitoring invoices, repayments, interest calculations and associated balance sheet accounting entries.
• Supporting the management and reconciliation of key balance sheet accounts.
• Assisting with year-end financial reporting and statutory accounting processes.
• Providing administrative support for governance and decision-making processes, including minute taking and record management.
• Uploading and processing journals and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Building effective working relationships with colleagues, subsidiaries, partners and external stakeholders.

What you’ll bring:

• A relevant finance qualification (AAT or equivalent) or demonstrable experience within a finance-related role.
• Experience of financial reconciliations, accounting processes and financial record management.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience of working with complex financial data and spreadsheets.
• The ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of accuracy, governance and customer service

Why choose us?

• 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexi scheme (if applicable) - up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
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