Finance Assistant

West Lindsey District Council; Gainsborough CP; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government council is seeking a part-time Finance Assistant in Gainsborough. The position offers a salary of £27,254 to £30,024 per year (pro-rata) for 22 hours per week. Successful candidates will demonstrate excellent financial support skills, strong IT competence, and a customer-focused service approach. The role allows for hybrid working, up to 2 days remotely, and offers benefits such as annual leave and pension membership.

Benefits

24 to 27 days annual leave

Flexi time

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Motivated and enthusiastic finance professional with abilities in financial support.
• Track record in delivering a customer focused service.
• Self-motivated, solution focused, willing to learn and challenge.

Responsibilities

• Complete financial services team tasks.
• Assist in delivering the Council's financial processes across the whole Finance Team.

Skills

Financial support

Excellent IT competence

Strong communication skills

Customer focused service

Job description

Overview

Finance Assistant

Details

• Posting date: 23 September 2025
• Salary: £27,254 to £30,024 per year, pro rata
• Hours: Part time
• Closing date: 23 October 2025
• Location: Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
• Remote working: Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week
• Company: West Lindsey District Council
• Job type: Permanent

Summary

Part time 22 hours per week
Band 6 - £27,254 to £30,024 per annum (pro-rata)
Based at the Guildhall, Gainsborough (with provision to work from home)

24 or 27 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years' service, flexi time and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

About the Role

West Lindsey District Council is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic finance professional to complete our Financial Services team. You will have abilities in financial support, excellent IT competences, strong communication skills and a track record in delivering a customer focused service. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, solution focused, willing to learn and challenge, and confident in their skills. You will thrive on variety and adding value. The role reports directly to one of the principal corporate accountants and will assist in delivering the Council's financial processes across the whole Finance Team.

What we offer

We are a solution focused, results oriented finance team with a commitment to change and improvement. For the full Job Description and Person Specification, please visit our website.

How to apply

To apply: For application documentation, job description and person specification, please click the Apply button at the bottom of the page. Note we do not accept CVs as a form of application. Applicants will be subject to a basic DBS criminal record check. All recruitment correspondence, including interview invites, will be sent via email. If you would like to discuss the role, contact Mark Killelay (Principal Corporate Accountant) on 01427 676567 or via e-mail to arrange an informal discussion.

Interview and deadlines

Closing date: Sunday 26 October 2025
Interview date: Tuesday 4 November 2025

The Council has a commitment to equal opportunities and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. We operate a no smoking policy.