Finance Officer

Gloucestershire County Council; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Finance Officers to join their dynamic systems and management accounting teams. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience while providing essential financial support to budget holders and managers. The successful candidates will thrive in a supportive work environment that promotes career development and flexible working options. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this organization fosters a culture where every employee can contribute meaningfully. If you are enthusiastic and eager to learn, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible working options

25.5 days annual leave

Option to purchase additional leave

Family-friendly benefits

Career development opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Occupational Health services

Employee discount

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Candidates should be studying for an AAT qualification or hold a finance degree.
• Experience in variance analysis, forecasting, financial modelling, and planning is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial support to budget holders and assist managers within financial procedures.
• Work on finance systems maintenance, BACS payments, and manage corporate business cards.

Skills

IT Skills

Communication Skills

Variance Analysis

Financial Modelling

Forecasting

Planning

Education

AAT Qualification

Finance Degree

Job description

This is a Gloucestershire County Council job.

• Job Title: Finance Officer
• Job Location: Shire Hall, Block 1, 3rd Floor
• Salary: £29,093 - £31,586 per annum
• Hours per Week: 37.00
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Closing Date: 23/05/2025
• Job Requisition Number: 11076
• This post is not open to job share

About The Team & Roles

We are looking for finance officers to join our busy systems and management accounting teams at Gloucestershire County Council. These roles offer opportunities to develop your experience. The successful candidates will be willing to learn, work effectively both individually and as part of a team, and possess strong IT and communication skills.

Management Accounting Post

This role involves providing financial support to budget holders, assisting and challenging managers within our financial procedures. Candidates should have experience in variance analysis, forecasting, financial modelling, and planning.

Systems Accounting Post

This role involves working on finance systems maintenance, BACS payments, Treasury, and managing corporate business cards. Responsibilities include journal preparation, report production, and supporting various projects.

Please specify in your application whether you are applying for the management, systems, or both roles.

About You

You should be studying for an AAT qualification or hold a finance degree. Full training support for CIPFA qualification is provided.

Additional Attributes

Management role candidates should aim to influence local services and develop skills. Systems role candidates should be enthusiastic, IT-savvy, and have good communication skills.

About Us & Benefits

• Flexible working options
• 25.5 days annual leave, increasing to 30.5 days after 5 years
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Family-friendly benefits
• Career development opportunities
• Supportive work environment with supervision
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Health services
• Employee discount, Cycle to Work, Green Car schemes
• Links to employee networks

Our current work practice is hybrid remote working, with equipment provided and parking available.

How To Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application and personal statement via the “Apply Now” button. For informal discussions, contact Nicola Westley (Management role) or Rod Goodman (Systems role) via provided emails.

Additional Information

Access the Job Profile through the provided link. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, providing a supportive environment for all employees. A legal requirement under the Immigration Act 2016 mandates fluency in English for customer-facing roles. Hybrid working arrangements are available.