Senior Finance Assistant

Norfolk County Council; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Norwich is seeking a Senior Finance Assistant on a temporary contract until April 2027. This role offers a competitive salary and involves performing monthly reconciliations and assisting with financial reporting. Ideal candidates will have a proactive attitude and a passion for accounting, contributing to a dynamic finance team. Hybrid working options may be available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and Wellbeing services

Flexible working opportunities

'Norfolk Rewards' employee discounts programme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Tax efficient car lease scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in performing monthly reconciliations of banks and payroll.
• Passion for accounting and high commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly reconciliations of banks, payroll, and control accounts.
• Assist in the preparation of the Statement of Accounts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Ability to learn quickly

Job description

Senior Finance Assistant | 9208 | Temporary Contract until 30 April 2027 | 37 hours per week | £31,537 to £33,699 per annum (Scale G) | County Hall, Norwich

This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated individual to begin their career in the finance profession within a large and dynamic organisation. The position sits within the Corporate Accounting Team and provides key support across its functions, while also maintaining close collaboration with the Council’s Payroll Team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for tasks such as performing monthly reconciliations of banks, payroll, and control accounts reconciliation; and assisting in the preparation of the Statement of Accounts.

We are seeking intelligent, diligent, and proactive individuals who are passionate about accounting and demonstrate both a positive attitude and a strong aptitude for learning. A commitment to excellence and a desire to contribute meaningfully to a local government finance service are essential.

Your application should clearly explain why you are applying for the role, what you can bring to it and how you meet the person specification.

For an informal discussion please contact Larry Choi on 01603 306 256.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
• Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working – dependent on your job role and business need.
• ‘Norfolk Rewards’ employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out.
• A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
• Relocation expenses (where applicable)
• An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants’ pensions
• Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes
• Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)
• A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job

We want our people to be inspired and motivated to work well together, make the most of our workspaces, enjoy a healthy work-life balance, and deliver excellent services to Norfolk and its people. Flexibility is built into the way we work, with hybrid working a key feature for many roles. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity.

Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job description and person specification to help you demonstrate how you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here.

Redeployment closing date: 10 November 2025 23:59. All other applicants closing date: 17 November 2025 23:59.