Finance Support Assistant

Leicestershire County Council; Glenfield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council in Glenfield is recruiting two Finance Support Assistants. One full-time within the Corporate & Technical Accounting team (CTF) and one part-time within the Financial Analysis & Information team (FAIT).

Indicate in your application if you wish to be considered for the part-time role. Responsibilities include resolving finance queries and maintaining financial data, systems and processes.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 qualification in a relevant area such as Finance or Business Administration.
• Clear communication and professional handling of customer queries.
• Proven ability to use Microsoft Office applications effectively.
• Good time management and ability to work to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Resolve finance queries and maintain financial data, systems and processes.
• Retrieve, analyse and provide financial information as required.
• Support colleagues and stakeholders with financial data requests.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Time management

Teamwork

Data confidentiality

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Finance or Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield LE3 8RA

Salary: £25,995 - £26,409 (pro rata for part-time) Per annum (Pay award pending)

Working Hours:37 / 18.5

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 7th September 2026

Interview Date(s): Week commencing 21st September

About the Role

Are you interested in a career in finance, with the benefits of flexible working. We are looking to recruit 2 Finance Support Assistants. A full-time post within the Corporate & Technical Accounting team (CTF), and a part time post within the Financial Analysis & Information team (FAIT). Please specify, in your application, if you wish to be considered for a part time role. Responsibilities include: resolution of finance queries; maintaining financial data, systems, and processes; to retrieve, analyse and provide financial information.

About You

To apply for this post, you must be able to evidence in your application how you meet the following criteria:

• NVQ level 2 qualification in arelevant area e.g. Finance or Business Administration or similar appropriate equivalent demonstrable experience identified within the section below.
• Communicate clearly and confidently and deal with customer queries in a professional manner.
• Competently use Microsoft Office Software
• Manage your time effectively to ensure that tasks are completed within set deadlines, being flexible as required.Gather information to understand and respond to what internal/external stakeholders need and expect.
• Work effectively both individually and as part of a team.
• Develop good and appropriate relationships with all partners. Understand the importance of confidentiality and accurate informations/data management

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values andto delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability.We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

For more information or an informal discussion,please contact:

Ross Adams

Email: [e-mail]