Finance and Compliance Officer (closing date: 09/10/25)

Swansea Council; Swansea; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Swansea is looking for a Finance and Compliance Officer to support the management of its finances. The role requires excellent financial skills and the ability to work both autonomously and in a team. The ideal candidate will possess an accountancy qualification. This position offers a competitive salary range of £36,363 - £39,862 per year.

Qualifications

• Ideally possess an accountancy or finance qualification.
• Excellent financial and numerical skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a wider team.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert support, advice, and guidance for financial management.
• Manage various work packages within the finance team.
• Deliver financial management and compliance activities.

Skills

Excellent financial and numerical skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Strong communication skills

Strong presentation skills

Highly developed analytical skills

Education

Accountancy or finance qualification

Job description

Overview

Finance and Compliance Officer (SS.73173). Salary: £36,363 - £39,862 per year. Directorate/department: Social Services. Closing date: 11.45pm, 9 October 2025.

As a Finance & Compliance officer, you will be required to provide expert support, advice and guidance for the strategic management of the Directorate finances and manage a variety of work packages as part of the Commissioning & Resources Finance Team.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert support, advice and guidance for the strategic management of the Directorate finances.
• Manage a variety of work packages as part of the Commissioning & Resources Finance Team.
• Work in a busy and challenging environment to deliver financial management and compliance activities.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Excellent financial and numerical skills.
• Ideally possess an accountancy or finance qualification.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Highly developed analytical skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a wider team.

Contact information

For further information or an informal discussion, contact Joanne Hooper, Finance and Development Team Leader, on 01792 636000.

Safeguarding

Within Swansea Council there is a "Safeguarding is Everybody's Business" principle, and this applies to all Swansea Council employees, elected members, volunteers and contractors. Further details can be found at https://www.swansea.gov.uk/corporatesafeguarding