Finance Officer

Buckinghamshire Council; Amersham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Amersham seeks a detail-driven Finance Officer to manage financial operations, including budget management, payroll, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate should have a passion for making a difference, possess strong analytical and organizational skills, and hold at least an AAT Level 3 qualification. The role offers a hybrid work model and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Discounts at various retailers

Health and wellness initiatives

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in financial administration, including payroll and HR processes.
• Capable of interpreting financial data and managing budgets.
• Organized and able to prioritize tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Monitor income and expenditure, identify variances.
• Process invoices and manage payroll for tutors and casual staff.
• Support budget processes and ensure compliance with financial regulations.

Skills

Financial administration

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

IT literacy

Communication

Education

AAT Level 3 qualification

Tools

SAP

Kofax

Excel

Job description

Are you a detail-driven finance professional with a passion for making a difference? Do you have excellent organisational skills, financial expertise, and the ability to use your own initiative to achieve outcomes? Are you capable of analysing and investigating discrepancies?

Join our Adult Learning Finance & Admin team, where your financial expertise will support educational opportunities for adults across the county. This role offers a chance to play a vital part in a service that empowers communities and transforms lives.

We operate on a hybrid/flexible working model, with 2 days in the office and 3 days remote. The main office location is the Adult Learning Centre in Amersham.

About us

Buckinghamshire Council is a relatively new organisation, combining the strengths of five previous councils to create positive change for local people, communities, and businesses. We are committed to serving residents better and providing stronger representation for Buckinghamshire, both locally and nationally.

Buckinghamshire is an ambitious, rapidly growing county with one of the strongest economies in the country. It features outstanding natural beauty, is one of the top rural areas to live in the UK, and is well connected—only an hour from London by train. The county has a rich history and is the birthplace of the Paralympic movement.

We seek motivated, ambitious, and inspiring individuals to join us. We offer a range of benefits to support your well-being both at work and at home.

About the role

As a Finance Officer, you will be central to our Adult Learning finance and admin operations. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will support budget management, payroll, and HR processes for tutors and casual staff. Your responsibilities include:

• Monitoring income and expenditure, identifying variances, and supporting budget processes.
• Processing invoices, purchase orders, petty cash, and journals using SAP and Kofax.
• Monitoring grant payments and reconciling income across platforms.
• Leading payroll processes for tutors and casual staff, including recruitment, onboarding, and contracts.
• Serving as a key contact for financial and HR queries from staff and external partners.

You will also contribute to process improvements and ensure compliance with financial regulations.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience in financial administration, including payroll and HR processes.
• Is analytical, capable of interpreting financial data, performing reconciliations, and managing budgets with attention to detail.
• Is organised, able to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate records.
• Is IT literate, with intermediate Excel skills and experience with SAP.
• Is a confident communicator, comfortable dealing with internal teams, external partners, and casual staff.
• Possesses at least AAT Level 3 qualification or relevant finance experience; a qualification in accounting, payroll, or HR is desirable.

You will thrive in a collaborative, solution-focused environment, upholding values of pride, ambition, collaboration, and trustworthiness.

Other information

For more details, contact Yvonne Lim at [emailprotected]

Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 7th September 2025

Interview date: w/c 1st September

We may close the vacancy early once sufficient applications are received, so apply promptly.

Buckinghamshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk.

This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; applicants must declare unspent cautions and convictions.

Our values are Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative, and Trustworthy.

Joining Buckinghamshire Council offers:

• a fair, inclusive culture
• the opportunity to make a difference
• well-being initiatives, including Employee Assistance, Mental Health First Aiders, and mindfulness workshops
• support and career development opportunities
• fun activities like fundraising and social events

We are dedicated to ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities we serve and promote equality, fairness, and inclusion. We support flexible working to help employees balance work and personal responsibilities.

We recognise and reward you

We value hard work and success, offering benefits such as discounts at various retailers, auto-enrolment in our pension scheme, Costco membership, discounted gym memberships, and travel discounts with Arriva.