Finance Support Assistants

Leicestershire County Council; Quorn; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is recruiting two Finance Support Assistants: a full-time post in the Corporate & Technical Accounting team (CTF) and a part-time post in the Financial Analysis & Information team (FAIT). You will resolve finance queries, maintain financial data and processes, and retrieve and analyse information for stakeholders.

Applicants should have an NVQ Level 2 in Finance or Business Administration and strong MS Office skills, with the ability to work independently or in a

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 qualification in a relevant area e.g. Finance or Business Administration or similar appropriate equivalent demonstrable experience identified within the section below.
• Clear and confident communication; handle customer queries professionally.
• Competently use Microsoft Office software.
• Manage time effectively to meet deadlines; gather information for stakeholders.
• Work well individually and in a team.
• Build appropriate relationships with partners; maintain confidentiality and data management.

Responsibilities

• Resolve finance queries and provide accurate information.
• Maintain financial data, systems, and processes.
• Retrieve, analyse, and provide financial information to stakeholders.

Skills

Finance data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Time management

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Finance or Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

• NVQ level 2 qualification in a relevant 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 and to 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 . 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.

About Leicestershire County Council

At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone. Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose. For further information on what it's like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following