Public Sector Finance Technician – Service Charges

Dover District Council; Dover; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the UK seeks an Accounting Technician to join their Housing and Projects team. The successful candidate will manage service charges, provide financial support, and assist with reconciliation tasks. We require an AAT Technician or suitable experience, along with strong IT skills. Benefits include a healthcare membership, local government pension scheme options, and generous annual leave. Applications close on December 5, 2025.

Benefits

Benenden Healthcare Membership

Local government pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Discount scheme at local leisure centre

On-site parking

Cycle2Work scheme

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Qualifications

• AAT Technician qualified or relevant financial experience.
• Good IT skills, including Excel and Word.
• Experience of reconciling service charges is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Set and raise tenant and leasehold service charges.
• Provide financial support and advice to budget managers.
• Support with admin, system integrity, and reconciliation work.

Skills

AAT Technician qualified

IT skills

Excel and Word proficiency

Experience in reconciling service charges

Education

A-level or equivalent

Tools

Financial systems

Job description

A local government authority in the UK seeks an Accounting Technician to join their Housing and Projects team. The successful candidate will manage service charges, provide financial support, and assist with reconciliation tasks. We require an AAT Technician or suitable experience, along with strong IT skills. Benefits include a healthcare membership, local government pension scheme options, and generous annual leave. Applications close on December 5, 2025.