Finance Technician

Lincolnshire County Council; Wollaton; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincolnshire County Council is looking for a Finance Technician to join Financial Services within the Place and Resources Directorate. This full-time role (37 hours) offers a hybrid pattern with two office days and three from home, and a salary of £28,153 to £31,015.

You will support senior colleagues in financial planning and performance management, delivering high-quality information to support decision-making while maintaining robust financial controls and customer-focused service.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications.

Responsibilities

• Support senior Financial Services colleagues in delivering financial planning and performance management.
• Provide high-quality financial information to support decision-making.
• Contribute to a robust and compliant financial control environment.
• Deliver a responsive service, addressing queries promptly and professionally.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Prioritisation

Microsoft 365

Education

AAT Level 3

Studying towards AAT Level 4

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Finance Technician – Full-time, 37 hours per week, permanent – Salary: £28,153 - £31,015 – Location: Lincoln (Hybrid, min 2 office days) – Closing Date: Sunday 22nd November 2026 – Interviews: Week commencing 7th December 2026. We are seeking an experienced Finance Technician to work within Financial Services supporting our Place and Resources Directorate. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the country's largest county councils at a time of significant change and development.

The Role

You will support senior Financial Services colleagues in delivering effective financial planning and performance management across both revenue and capital budgets, providing high-quality financial information to support decision-making. You will help ensure services are delivered within a robust and compliant financial control environment. You will understand the needs and expectations of our customers and provide a responsive service, resolving queries and issues promptly, professionally and courteously.

About You

• AAT Level 3 qualified and currently studying towards AAT Level 4.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• The ability to manage multiple responsibilities and prioritise competing demands effectively.
• A self-motivated approach with a keen eye for identifying efficiencies and improvements.
• The ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues.
• Good ICT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications.

Location

The team works on a hybrid basis, typically spending two days per week in the office and three days working from home. The successful candidate will be expected to work within these arrangements.

Technology & Connectivity

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Visa and Sponsorship

Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Values

Our values - collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible - guide everything we do. We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.

At Lincolnshire County Council, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

We are offering a rewarding package designed to support your work-life balance, health and wellbeing, financial security, and career growth. Find out more about our offer to you in the attached brochure.