Senior Finance Technician

Lincolnshire County Council; Wollaton; Híbrido; GBP 34.000 - 37.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Lincolnshire County Council is seeking a Senior Finance Technician to join its Financial Services team within the Place and Resources Directorate. The role is full-time, 37 hours per week, offering hybrid working with two days in the Lincoln office.

You will deliver financial support across budgets, provide insights for decision-makers, maintain control environments and help develop staff. Strong AAT or equivalent, numeracy and communication skills are essential.

Formación

• AAT membership or equivalent qualification required.
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities with high accuracy.
• Excellent communication to explain financial information clearly.
• Experience in financial planning, monitoring and reporting.
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage priorities.
• Experience with financial systems and ICT skills.

Responsabilidades

• Support budget preparation, monitoring and final accounts processes.
• Provide financial analysis, forecasting and modelling to support delivery and decision-making.
• Monitor financial performance and challenge forecasts where appropriate.
• Support the identification and delivery of efficiency savings and service improvements.
• Assist with statutory returns, grant management and financial reporting.
• Provide advice and training to managers and colleagues across the Council.
• Manage and motivate team members, supporting their development and performance.
• Build strong relationships with customers, stakeholders and partners to ensure the effective delivery of financial services.

Conocimientos

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Budget monitoring

Financial reporting

Forecasting

ICT skills

Team supervision

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Educación

Full AAT membership or equivalent qualification

Relevant accounting qualification

Herramientas

Microsoft 365

Financial systems

Excel

Descripción del empleo

Senior Finance Technician

Working Pattern: Full-time, 37 hours per week, permanent

Salary: £33,673 - £36,581

Location: Lincoln (Hybrid, min 2 office days)

Closing Date: Sunday 22nd November 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 7th December 2026

Financial Services | Place and Resources Directorate: We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Finance Technician to join our Financial Services team supporting the Place and Resources Directorate.

The Role

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will provide high-quality financial support and advice to budget holders, spend managers and senior officers across the Directorate. You will contribute to the delivery of robust financial management across revenue and capital budgets, providing financial intelligence and analysis to support effective decision-making. You will also help maintain a strong financial control environment, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, accounting standards and corporate policies.

• Support budget preparation, budget monitoring and final accounts processes.
• Provide financial analysis, forecasting and modelling to support service delivery and strategic decision-making.
• Monitor financial performance and challenge budget forecasts where appropriate.
• Support the identification and delivery of efficiency savings and service improvements.
• Assist with statutory returns, grant management and financial reporting.
• Provide advice, guidance and training to managers and colleagues across the Council.
• Manage and motivate members of the team, supporting their development and performance.
• Build strong relationships with customers, stakeholders and partners to ensure the effective delivery of financial services.

About You

• Full AAT membership or an equivalent relevant qualification.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information clearly to a wide range of audiences.
• Experience of financial planning, budget monitoring and financial reporting.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong ICT skills, including Microsoft 365 and financial systems.
• The ability to build positive working relationships and provide trusted financial advice.
• Experience of supporting, supervising or managing staff.
• A proactive approach to identifying efficiencies and driving continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of local authority accounting requirements, including the CIPFA Code of Practice and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), would be advantageous.

We appreciate that no candidate will have experience in every aspect of the role from day one. What matters most is a willingness to learn, a proactive approach, and a genuine commitment to developing and succeeding in the role.

Location

The team works on a hybrid basis, typically spending two days per week in the office and three days working from home. The successful candidate will be expected to work within these arrangements.

Why Join Us

This is an opportunity to make a real impact within a large and diverse organisation whilst developing your professional skills and career. You will work alongside experienced finance professionals and contribute to delivering effective, efficient and value‑for‑money services for the people of Lincolnshire.

Benefits

At Lincolnshire County Council, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we offer a rewarding package designed to support your work–life balance, health and wellbeing, financial security, and career growth. Find out more about our offer to you in the attached brochure.

Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements.

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Fluency Duty: In accordance with Part7 of the Immigration Act2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Our values – collaborative, adaptable, eco‑conscious, supportive, and responsible – guide everything we do. We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.

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