Senior Finance Officer

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

Closing date:    23rd May 2025        

Interview date:    3rd- 5th June 2025

Wealden District Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment.  We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities and all applications will be treated on merit.

 

To Apply

Please visit our ‘How to Apply’ page for advice on how best to complete your application.  
 
Click on the “Apply Online Now” link to be taken to our online recruitment portal. You will be prompted to log in to your existing account or create a new one. Remember to add a contact email address and mobile number when applying.
 
Please note applications could time out. So, ensure you have created an account and save your information as you go along. We would suggest you keep a copy of your personal statement on a separate document until you are ready to paste this into your application and submit. 
 
If you are unable to apply online, have a query or require an alternative application method, please email human.resources@wealden.gov.uk or call 01892 602424. Make sure you know the post number and include it in your email or provide it when asked during your telephone call.