Responsible financial officer

National Association of Local Councils; England; À distance; GBP 24 000 - 25 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

National Association of Local Councils is seeking a responsible financial officer to oversee the council’s financial administration and reporting. You will ensure transparent, accurate financial affairs and support audits while handling budgets and records.

Experience in local government finance is desirable but training will be provided. The role requires strong IT skills, MS Office, and proficiency with accounting software.

Qualifications

• A relevant finance qualification and/or demonstrable experience in a financial role is required.
• Previous experience of local government finance is desirable but not essential; training and support will be provided.

Responsabilités

• Manage the council’s accounts confidently and efficiently.
• Maintain accurate financial records and monitor budgets and expenditure.
• Support the preparation of financial reports and audits.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and council policies.

Connaissances

Accounting

Budgeting

Auditing

Procurement

Asset management

Financial reporting

IT skills

Microsoft Office

Formation

Finance qualification

Outils

Accounting software

Description du poste

Salary £17.17 to £18.44 per hour (SCP 19-23 LC2)

Closing date 30 Oct 2026 05:00 PM Location Leicestershire and Rutland

Applications are invited for the post of responsible financial officer. We are looking for a confident,proactiveand forward-thinking finance professional to take responsibility for the council’s financial administration and reporting, ensuring that its financial affairs are managed effectively,accuratelyand transparently.

Previous experience of local government finance is desirable but not essential, asappropriate trainingand support will be provided. Candidates need a good working knowledge of accounting, budgeting, auditing, procurement, assetmanagement, and financial reporting, along with strong IT skills andproficiencyin Microsoft Office and accounting software. A relevant finance qualification and/or demonstrable experience in a financial role is required.

The successful candidate must manage the council’s accounts confidently and efficiently,maintainaccurate financial records, monitor budgets and expenditure, support the preparation of financial reports and audits, and ensure compliance with relevant legislation,regulations, and council policies.

Part-time, 15 hours per week. A flexible approach is needed, as some evening and occasional weekend work will berequired.

Region

Leicestershire and Rutland

Category

External