Finance Assistant: Budgeting & Reporting

Dover District Council; Dover; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benenden Healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Local government pension AVCs

Generous annual leave

Staff discount

On-site parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Flexible working

Job summary

Dover District Council is seeking a motivated finance professional to join the Housing and Projects team within the Finance department. You will contribute to budget setting, budget monitoring, and the preparation of accounting entries for the annual Statement of Accounts, supporting budget managers with financial guidance.

The role requires good organisation, strong analytical skills, and clear communication.

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance environment.
• Ability to learn new financial systems.
• Clear communication skills, especially with non-finance colleagues.
• Good organisational skills and ability to work under pressure to deadlines.
• Positive, team-focused approach and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Budget setting and budget monitoring.
• Financial reporting and preparation of accounting entries for the Statement of Accounts.
• Provide financial support and challenge to budget managers to aid informed decision-making.

Skills

Financial systems

Analytical skills

Organised

Clear communication

Team player

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Tools

Finance software

Job description

Dover District Council is seeking a motivated finance professional to join the Housing and Projects team within the Finance department. You will contribute to budget setting, budget monitoring, and the preparation of accounting entries for the annual Statement of Accounts, supporting budget managers with financial guidance.

The role requires good organisation, strong analytical skills, and clear communication.