Finance Graduate

targetjobs UK; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Knowsley Council offers a Fixed Term role in Financial Management for 2 years, focused on supporting service delivery and financial strategies. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience, with responsibilities including budget management and financial advice.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Comprehensive support for diversity

Qualifications

• Experience relevant to financial management.
• Ability to demonstrate competencies within the person specification.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial management support to Council service managers.
• Assist in budget setting and monitoring.
• Contribute to the closure of accounts.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Financial advising

Education

Qualified graduate in a relevant subject area

Job description

Knowsley Council Job Opportunity

Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024. Knowsley Council is an Accredited employer under the Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter, demonstrating our commitment to fair employment and dedication to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive, and just workplace. Come join us and be part of our success.

Fixed Term for 2 Years

Role Description

The Financial Management Service monitors and supports the delivery of the Council’s financial strategy. It aims to ensure the effective allocation of the Council’s financial resources to deliver the Council’s vision for Knowsley. As part of our team, you will provide financial management support to Council service managers delivering services to Knowsley residents. Responsibilities include budget setting, budget monitoring, closure of accounts, and the provision of financial advice. This role offers a chance to gain a sound understanding of various financial processes and key finance processes.

Qualifications Required

You must be a qualified graduate in a relevant subject area and have the relevant experience to demonstrate meeting the requirements of the Job Description and Person Specification.

Working at Knowsley Council

At Knowsley, we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. We consider requests for flexible working, offering possibilities such as flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, and part-time roles.

We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognizing the value that diversity brings to our organization. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities, acknowledging their underrepresentation in our workforce.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.

Application Instructions

If you are interested in this vacancy, please upload your CV along with the Supporting Statement as one document in PDF or Word format. This should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification. Please note that if a CV and Supplementary Information Form do not reflect the person specification, it is unlikely to be shortlisted.

Your CV and Supplementary Information Form must be uploaded as one document. To upload, you will need to create an account with Jobs Go Public if you have not already done so.