Hybrid Finance Officer – Budget, Treasury & Analytics

Tendring District Council; Tendring; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tendring District Council is seeking a full-time Finance Officer to deliver a broad range of accounting and financial services. The role covers budget setting, year-end accounts, treasury management, VAT, and financial systems using Agresso, with on-site attendance two to three days per week.

The post requires strong Excel and IT skills, a good grasp of public sector finance, and the ability to work both independently and in a team, with a willingness to learn and develop within local government

Qualifications

• Educated to A-level standard.
• GCSE grades 4–9 in English Language and Mathematics, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a range of accounting and financial services across the council.
• Provide financial advice to services across the council.
• Set and monitor budgets.
• Prepare year-end accounts.
• Carry out treasury management.
• Manage VAT.
• Support financial systems and systems development.
• Use Agresso to support accounting processes, financial reporting and analysis.
• Support financial management and corporate finance activities.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels, including senior officers.
• Undertake other related financial matters.

Skills

Advanced Excel

IT systems

Public sector finance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Numerical information

Attention to detail

Education

A-level standard

GCSE English & Maths (4–9)

Tools

Agresso

Microsoft 365

Job description

Tendring District Council is seeking a full-time Finance Officer to deliver a broad range of accounting and financial services. The role covers budget setting, year-end accounts, treasury management, VAT, and financial systems using Agresso, with on-site attendance two to three days per week.

The post requires strong Excel and IT skills, a good grasp of public sector finance, and the ability to work both independently and in a team, with a willingness to learn and develop within local government