Senior Finance Officer

Wealden District Council; Hailsham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits you in a forward-thinking local authority, where you can build a rewarding career in financial services. You will play a vital role in enhancing digital and service improvements while working in a supportive team environment. This role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive employee benefits, and opportunities for professional development. Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements and contribute to meaningful projects that impact the community. If you are passionate about finance and eager to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working

Comprehensive employee benefits

Health & wellbeing scheme

Internal career progression

Free parking

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or working towards CCAB qualification.
• Experience in preparing management accounts and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to quarterly budget monitoring and annual budget setting.
• Assist with grant claims and government returns.
• Prepare the Council's annual accounts.

Skills

AAT qualification

CCAB accountancy qualification

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Experience with financial information systems

Education

AAT qualification

CCAB qualification

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to build a career in financial services?

Who?

In this role you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and get involved in innovative projects which will lead to digital and service improvements.

• You will be AAT qualified or working towards a CCAB accountancy qualification (or qualified by experience)
• You will have experience of preparing management accounts, forecasts, budgets and final accounts, preferably in a local authority.
• You will need good interpersonal skills, experience of working with computerised financial information systems and excellent communication skills.

What will you be doing?

• Contribute to the preparation of quarterly budget monitoring forecasts and annual budget setting.
• Assist with preparing grant claims and government returns.
• Contribute to the preparation of the Council’s annual accounts.
• Undertake a number of key reconciliations.
• Support the Principal Accountants and Financial Services Manager in other areas such as treasury management, collection fund accounting and system administration.

What do you need?

• A small, friendly finance team with a variety of tasks and challenging range of responsibilities.
• Working for a respected, forward-thinking local authority that has a strong focus on employee engagement, support, and wellbeing.
• A competitive market salary and a comprehensive employee benefits scheme.
• Internal career progression and development opportunities.

What do we offer?

• Working for a great, forward thinking Local Authority.
• Excellent salary, pension, flexible working, fantastic employee benefits and comprehensive staff health & wellbeing scheme.
• A friendly, supportive team and a range of opportunities for continuing professional development.
• Hybrid working with the ability to work from home as well as from our newly
• Free parking.

Post number: S2006 & S2007

Interview date: 3rd- 5th June 2025

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