Hybrid Finance Officer, Public Sector Budgeting

City of Wolverhampton Council; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

City of Wolverhampton Council is seeking a Finance Officer to join the Strategic Finance service. The role covers accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting within a local government setting, requiring accuracy and strong stakeholder communication.

Hybrid working is available, with a mix of Civic Centre presence and remote work. The post involves two contracted hours (37 hours plus 18.5 hours) on a permanent basis, across full-time and part-time arrangements.

Qualifications

• Fully AAT qualified (Level 4) and/or hold a degree or equivalent level 4+ qualification.
• Substantial post-qualification financial management experience across accounting and budgeting.
• Strong written and verbal communication with ability to meet deadlines.
• Public sector experience is advantageous and desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of the annual financial cycle including budgeting.
• Attend budget holder meetings for monitoring and forecasting.
• Assist with capital projects, grants, and statutory accounts.
• Develop and support reporting tools to improve financial management.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Communication

Advanced Excel

Reporting tools

Self-starter

Education

AAT Level 4 or degree

Tools

Finance systems

Finance reporting tools

Job description

City of Wolverhampton Council is seeking a Finance Officer to join the Strategic Finance service. The role covers accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting within a local government setting, requiring accuracy and strong stakeholder communication.

Hybrid working is available, with a mix of Civic Centre presence and remote work. The post involves two contracted hours (37 hours plus 18.5 hours) on a permanent basis, across full-time and part-time arrangements.