Senior Finance Officer – Public Sector Budget

Halton; Widnes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days holiday plus bank holidays

LGPS pension

Life cover 3x salary

Personal development

Free car parking

Employee benefits platform

Job summary

Halton Borough Council is seeking a Finance professional to join the Financial Management team in Widnes. You will contribute across the annual financial cycle, from budgeting to year-end closure, with support from all levels and opportunities to improve processes.

The role requires recent local government or health finance experience, AAT Part Qualified or CCAB equivalent, strong report writing and presentation skills, and the ability to plan and prioritise.

Qualifications

• Requires excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Highly organised and able to plan and prioritise work.
• Experience working with colleagues at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Involves activities across the annual financial cycle: budgeting, monitoring budget outturn, year-end closure.

Skills

Report writing

Presentation skills

Organisation

Planning & prioritising

Education

AAT Part Qualified / CCAB equivalent

Job description

Halton Borough Council is seeking a Finance professional to join the Financial Management team in Widnes. You will contribute across the annual financial cycle, from budgeting to year-end closure, with support from all levels and opportunities to improve processes.

The role requires recent local government or health finance experience, AAT Part Qualified or CCAB equivalent, strong report writing and presentation skills, and the ability to plan and prioritise.