Finance Officer

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; March; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Flexible & hybrid working

Learning and development opportunities

Supportive and inclusive environment

Job summary

Fenland District Council in March, Cambridgeshire, is looking for a Finance Officer to join our Finance Team and help deliver high-quality financial services across the Council. You will handle payments, income, sundry debtors and cash receipting with accuracy and customer focus.

The successful candidate will have strong numerical and analytical skills, be comfortable with systems and spreadsheets, and able to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.

Qualifications

• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Ability to work with systems and spreadsheets.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide payments, income, sundry debtors and cash receipting services.
• Advise colleagues on financial processes and compliance.
• Support delivery of high-quality financial services across the Council.
• Collaborate with teams across the organisation to ensure best practice.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Spreadsheets

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

Financial systems

Job description

Are you an organised and detail-oriented finance professional looking to develop your career in local government?

We are seeking a Finance Officer to join our Finance Team and play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality financial services across the Council. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team and gain experience across a broad range of financial activities.

As a Finance Officer, you will provide a resilient, efficient and customer-focused payments, income, sundry debtors, and cash receipting service to the Council. You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation, providing advice and guidance on financial processes and helping to ensure compliance with financial regulations and best practice.

The successful candidate will have strong numerical and analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities.

About You

You will:

• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Be confident working with systems and spreadsheets.
• Have excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Be able to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.

What We Offer

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements where appropriate.
• Learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• A supportive and inclusive working environment.

We recognise the benefits of flexible working and part-time hours will be considered for the right candidate.

Job Description – Finance Officer – JD

Closing Date:1st October 2026

Interview Date: Week Commencing 5th October 2026

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Company: Fenland District Council

Salary: Band 4-5 £28,608 – £33,673

Location: March, Cambridgeshire

Sector: Corporate Services

Sector: Finance

Job Role: Officer