Senior Finance Technician

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council; Stockton-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a supportive Finance team as a Senior Finance Technician at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council. This role involves assisting in budget preparation, providing financial analysis, and ensuring robust financial management. The council offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous pension scheme and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £39,513

27 days annual leave, rising to 32

Generous Pension Scheme

Learning & development opportunities

Car lease scheme

Employee assistance programme

Physiotherapy services

Qualifications

• Financial management experience required.
• Ability to convey financial information to various individuals.
• Proven ability to complete work accurately.

Responsibilities

• Assist in budget preparation and monitoring.
• Provide financial analysis for decision-making.
• Support year-end closure of accounts.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Strong IT skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Are you looking for a new opportunity to work in a supportive, friendly, high performing Finance team?


• Do you have numerical and analytical skills with experience of working with financial information?


• Do you have strong communication skills and enjoy building working relationships?

Look no further! We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Finance Technician to join our team here at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council.



About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the financial operations of the authority, ensuring robust financial management and contributing to the delivery of high-quality public services. There may also be the opportunity for AAT training for the successful candidate.



Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and monitoring of budgets across departments.


• Provide financial analysis and reporting to support strategic decision-making.


• Liaise with budget managers to ensure a joined up approach to financial management.


• Process and reconcile financial transactions, including journals, accruals, and prepayments.


• Support the year-end closure of accounts and preparation of financial statements.

About You

• Financial management experience.


• Strong communication skills and being comfortable to convey financial information to a range of individuals.


• The ability to plan and organise in order to complete tasks in a timely manner and ensure deadlines are met.


• Excellent attention to detail and a proven ability to complete work to a high degree of accuracy.


• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Excel.

For more detailed information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification included in the Supporting Documents section.



Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work.



We offer an excellent total reward package, including:

• A competitive salary of up to £39,513


• 27 days annual leave per year rising to 32 with 5 years service (plus bank holidays). Ability to purchase additional leave is also available.


• Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement.


• Access to a number of other employee benefits including learning & development opportunities, a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.

That’s not all – you can also work flexibly where you can work part of your week at home. Part time and job share applications are welcome.



If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact either Rob Hirst, Principal Finance Manager at [e-mail] or by phone on 01642 526344 or Chris Bowes, Finance Manager at [e-mail] or by phone on 01642 528405.



We are intending to interview w/c 16th June 2025 and you will receive notification through North East Jobs if you have been shortlisted.



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