Finance Technician

Lincolnshire County Council; United States; Remote; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincolnshire County Council is seeking an experienced Finance Technician to join Financial Services in the Place and Resources Directorate. You will support senior colleagues with financial planning and performance management across revenue and capital budgets, delivering high-quality information to support decision-making.

You will be AAT Level 3 qualified and studying towards Level 4, with strong organisation, communication, prioritisation, and ICT skills using Microsoft 365.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 3 qualified and studying towards AAT Level 4.
• Ability to communicate clearly and present information.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a pressurised environment.

Responsibilities

• Support senior Financial Services colleagues in financial planning and performance management across revenue and capital budgets.
• Provide high-quality financial information to support decision-making.
• Ensure services operate within a robust financial control environment.
• Understand customer needs and provide a responsive service, resolving queries promptly.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Prioritisation

Self-motivation

Relationship building

MS 365 / ICT skills

Education

AAT Level 3

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Finance Technician to work within Financial Services supporting our Place and Resources Directorate. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the country's largest county councils at a time of significant change and development. The Role You will support senior Financial Services colleagues in delivering effective financial planning and performance management across both revenue and capital budgets, providing high-quality financial information to support decision-making. You will help ensure services are delivered within a robust and compliant financial control environment. You will understand the needs and expectations of our customers and provide a responsive service, resolving queries and issues promptly, professionally and courteously.

We are looking for someone who is AAT Level 3 qualified and currently studying towards AAT Level 4. You will bring:

• Strong organisational skills.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• The ability to manage multiple responsibilities and prioritise competing demands effectively.
• A self-motivated approach with a keen eye for identifying efficiencies and improvements.
• The ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues.
• Good ICT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications.

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 succeeding in the role., In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

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.