Finance Technician

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council; Stockton-on-Tees; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a supportive Finance team at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council as a Finance Technician. This role involves assisting in financial operations, supporting budget management, and ensuring robust financial practices. The position offers opportunities for AAT training and a competitive salary package, along with flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

27 days annual leave, rising to 32 with 5 years service

Generous Pension Scheme through LGPS

Learning & development opportunities

Discounts at high street and online retailers

Employee assistance programme

Physiotherapy services

Qualifications

• Experience of working with financial information.
• Ability to plan and organise tasks effectively.
• Comfortable conveying financial information to various individuals.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing financial support to Heads of Service and Budget Managers.
• Prepare and monitor budgets for the service area.
• Process and reconcile financial transactions.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Education

AAT qualification (desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

• Are you looking for a new opportunity to work in a supportive, friendly, high performing Finance team?


• Do you have numerical and analytical skills with experience of working with financial information?


• Do you have strong communication skills and enjoy building working relationships?

Look no further! We have a fantastic opportunity for a Finance Technician to join our team here at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council.



About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the financial operations of the authority, ensuring robust financial management and contributing to the delivery of high-quality public services. There may also be the opportunity for AAT training for the successful candidate.



Key Responsibilities

• Assist in providing financial support and advice to Heads of Service and Budget Managers.


• Assist in the preparation and monitoring of budgets for the service area.


• Process and reconcile financial transactions, including journals, accruals, and prepayments.


• Assist in the year-end closure of accounts and preparation of financial statements.

About You

• Good communication skills and being comfortable to convey financial information to a range of individuals.


• The ability to plan and organise in order to complete tasks in a timely manner and ensure deadlines are met.


• IT skills including Microsoft Excel and Word.

For more detailed information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification included in the Supporting Documents section.



Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work.



We offer an excellent total reward package, including:

• A competitive salary of up to £30,060


• 27 days annual leave per year rising to 32 with 5 years service (plus bank holidays). Ability to purchase additional leave is also available.


• Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement.


• Access to a number of other employee benefits including learning & development opportunities, a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.

That’s not all – you can also work flexibly where you can work part of your week at home. Part time and job share applications are welcome.



If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact James Glover, Finance Manager at [e-mail] or by phone on 01642528737.



We are intending to interview w/c 16th June 2025 and you will receive notification through North East Jobs if you have been shortlisted.



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