Finance Technician

Forest of Dean District Council; Coleford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector organization is seeking a motivated Finance Technician to support the Finance department. This role involves budgeting, financial reporting, and year-end accounts, requiring AAT qualifications and strong finance experience. Join a dynamic team focused on community well-being and sustainable development.

Benefits

27 days paid annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Health cash plan

Generous pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Solid experience in a finance environment.
• Proficiency in financial systems.
• Full UK Driving License required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support across budgeting and financial reporting.
• Assist with year-end accounts.
• Work closely with the Finance Manager.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

AAT qualified or studying towards ACCA/CIPFA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join to apply for the Finance Technician role at Forest of Dean District Council

5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Finance Technician role at Forest of Dean District Council

Permanent

Coleford

An exciting time to join the Forest of Dean District Council

Forest of Dean District Council is dedicated to creating a vibrant and sustainable future for our community. Our priorities are centred on fostering thriving communities by empowering and engaging residents, enhancing infrastructure, promoting community well-being, and ensuring social equity. We are committed to decarbonisation and nature recovery, focusing on renewable energy transitions, energy efficiency, transport transformation, nature recovery, and food resilience. Additionally, we strive to build a sustainable economy through the promotion of a circular economy, robust business support, workforce skill development, sustainable town initiatives, and the preservation of natural capital.

About the role…

Are you ready to make an impact in a dynamic public sector finance team?

We’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Finance Technician to join our collaborative Finance department at Forest of Dean District Council. Reporting to the Finance Manager and working closely with the Business Partner Accountant, you will provide essential support across budgeting, financial reporting, and year-end accounts.

You will need…

• AAT qualified or studying towards a professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIPFA, etc.).
• Solid experience in a finance environment with strong understanding of budgetary processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and financial systems, with excellent attention to detail.
• A confident communicator with the ability to offer clear, practical advice across a range of stakeholders.
• A proactive team player who’s comfortable working under pressure, managing multiple priorities, and meeting deadlines.
• You will be expected to work reasonable additional hours in line with the needs of the service
• Full UK Driving License
• Ability to travel/ access to a vehicle for work purposes
• Your role will require a Baseline Personnel Security Standard Check (BPSS)This post designated as politically restricted in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. Politically restricted post holders are restricted from canvassing on behalf of a political party or for a person who is, or seeks to be, a candidate for election to a local authority, the House of Commons, or the European Parliament.

For more information about this role please see the Job Description/Person Specification or contact Debbie Jenkins for an informal chat.

What can we do for you…

• Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working
• Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role)
• 27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays, which increases to 30 days after five years of service
• In addition you will have an extra two volunteering days a year for you to support a charity of your choice
• Health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care
• Generous contributory local government pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with significant tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars

Terms and conditions apply

These are just a handful of the benefits that you can enjoy when you join us!

To apply for this position please click on "apply now" within this page to complete an application form and supporting statement together with your CV. Please tell us about your skills, knowledge, qualifications, experience and how they meet the criteria listed above and in the job description/person specification. It’s important that we’re a good fit for each other, so let us know what’s important to you and why you want to work for the Forest of Dean District Council. Your CV will not be available to the hiring manager unless you are shortlisted for interview to assist with our non-biased screening process so please ensure you complete the application form in full.

It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian, and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities.

Accredited of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies - Please state this within your covering statement or in a separate email.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire; provide references; proof of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years’ employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Government Administration

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Forest of Dean District Council by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Financial Technician” roles.

City Of Bristol, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Gatwick, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago

The Students' Union at UWE Opportunities

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 8 months ago

Gloucester, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

County Of Herefordshire, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Finance Shared Service & Reconciliations Analyst

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Severn Beach, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 1 hour ago

Gloucester, England, United Kingdom 1 hour ago

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago

City Of Bristol, England, United Kingdom 21 hours ago

City Of Bristol, England, United Kingdom £30,000.00-£40,000.00 5 hours ago

Knightsbridge, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 12 hours ago

City Of Bristol, England, United Kingdom 2 hours ago

Administrator - Symptom Management Service - INTERNAL

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 19 hours ago

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago

General Practice Administration Assistant

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.