Finance Officer

Darlington Borough Council; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Tees Valley is looking for a qualified individual to join their Finance Team. You will play a critical role in financial planning and management, primarily supporting the Education and Children’s Services divisions. With around 3 years of finance-related experience, you will help provide vital financial information to various stakeholders. The role offers numerous benefits including generous leave, pension schemes, and access to training. Interested candidates can contact the Finance Manager for more details.

Benefits

32 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave

Access to training and development

Physiotherapy service

Qualifications

• Approximately 3 years’ experience in a finance-related field.
• Understanding of accounting concepts and principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial planning and management support to internal and external users.
• Contribute to the Finance Team's effectiveness.

Skills

Finance experience

Accounting concepts understanding

Job description

Categories Finance / Benefits / Revenues / Procurement
Directorate N/A Published Date 12/12/2025 Closing Date 12/01/2026

The Council is dedicated to providing a high quality financial support service. The council is looking to recruit a suitably qualified, enthusiastic and motivated individual, with relevant experience, to contribute to a highly effective service within the Finance Team responsible for Council-wide financial planning and management and the provision of financial information to a wide range of internal and external users. This role will be predominately providing support to the Education and Children’s Services divisions.

You will have approximately 3 years’ experience in a finance related field and an understanding of accounting concepts and principles.

The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:

• 32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
• Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
• Staff equality forums
• Green Car Leasing Scheme
• Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
• Physiotherapy service
• Confidential counselling service
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
• Local and National retailer discounts
• Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings
• Arriva Employee Travel Club

For the full range of benefits we offer, please see our Why work for us internet page, which also includes our Total Reward Booklet and Employee Benefit Video.

Find out further information about us and what it’s like to work for our great team by visiting the Jobs and Careers home page.

For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Role Profile and supporting documentation.

General Information for Applicants

For a further informal discussion and any queries around the role profile and jobs itself please contact Emma Clennell, Finance Manager on [e-mail]

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