Finance Officer (Full Time)

New Start; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Hybrid working arrangements

Learning and development opportunities

Supportive environment

Job summary

Fenland District Council in March, Cambridgeshire invites applications for a Finance Officer to join our Finance Team. You will support payments, income, sundry debtors, and cash receipting, helping deliver high-quality financial services across the Council.

We seek an organised, numerate candidate with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to explain financial concepts to non-finance colleagues. Hybrid and flexible working options are available.

Qualifications

• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Be confident working with systems and spreadsheets.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Handle payments, income, sundry debtors, and cash receipting services.
• Provide advice and guidance on financial processes to colleagues.
• Help ensure compliance with financial regulations and best practice.
• Collaborate with the finance team to deliver high-quality financial services.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical ability

Systems proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

Jobs

Finance Officer

More Information

Salary

Band 4-5 £28,608 - £33,673

Expires

01/10/2026

Location

March, Cambridgeshire

Job Type

Full Time

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

• 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