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Finance Officer X2
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 15 Ebrill 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | £25,584 i £27,269 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Level 4 £25,584 per annum |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 22 Ebrill 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | North Somerset, South West England |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 1 diwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | North Somerset Council |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | CSDA0164 |
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These posts sit within the Corporate Services Directorate which is responsible for providing a wide range of internal support services to the wider organisation. The Finance Service provides a diverse and broad range of financial services to support the council, some of which support budget managers and others which are more technical in nature and support the S151 discharge their responsibilities.
About the roles
Finance Officer (CSD & HSC) - Reference CSDA0164
Finance Officer supporting the Corporate Services and Healthy & Sustainable Communities Directorates.
The finance team provides financial support and advice to budget holders, service managers and Heads of Service and so in this role, you will support the provision of efficient, effective and comprehensive financial service for a required range of financial and management accounting tasks across two directorates. Given the nature of the role and the interaction with budget managers and other finance colleagues, we are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal skills.
Key Responsibilities include:
Supporting managers and budget holders in service departments with the monitoring of their budgets,
Supporting the production of financial returns, reports and grant claims,
Assisting with journals or virements,
Supporting managers and budget holders in service departments,
Assisting with budget setting and the preparation of final accounts.
The post is career graded which allows the opportunity for candidates to progress subject to qualifications and experience as detailed in the supporting Person Specification.
Finance Officer (Resources) - Reference CSDA0141
Finance Officer focused on administering the council’s financial resources (cash management, council tax, business rates and systems administration).
The team currently provides technical financial support and services to the Chief Finance Officer as well as managers who are focused on maximising our resource base whether that be through external grant funding, the collection fund or generation of interest from the management of cash-flows.
The successful applicant will be responsible for providing a range of practical support in line with the key responsibilities outlined below and so relevant knowledge or experience in these areas would be required.
Key Responsibilities:
Supporting daily treasury and cash management processes,
Using the council’s cash management treasury management software (Logotech) to maintain accurate records,
Member of the Agresso support function, including set up new users, new codes,
Supporting the delivery and development of effective and timely financial management information in areas relating to council tax, business rates and government grants.
Home working
1-2 days per month in the office
Comes into the office for meetings or focused work. Virtual connections with the team are essential, with portable technology supporting work on the go.
About You
We are looking for individuals who are passionate about working in finance in the public sector. You should be well organised, resourceful and numerate, with good attention to detail. Experience of working in an accounting environment in the public sector would be an advantage.
We invite applications from candidates who are near the start of their career and passionate about the services they support and keen to understand the business models that underpin services. In return, we offer flexible working arrangements, professional training as well as broader learning opportunities through a rewarding environment.
The roles are primarily working from home, with 1-2 days per month based in the office, so the successful candidate would need to be self-motivated, able to prioritise and manage their workload to meet deadlines. Additional skills and experiences for each role are noted below;
Finance Officer (CSD & HSC) - Reference CSDA0164
Applicants should be able to demonstrate excellent communications skills, have an aptitude to positively embrace and influence change and show they can build effective relationships with finance and non-finance colleagues.
Applicants should ideally be studying towards the Association of Accounting Technician qualification although, a positive approach and relevant transferable skills are equally as important as training and support will be provided.
Finance Officer (Resources) - Reference CSDA0141
Applicants should also be able to demonstrate excellent ICT skills, along with an aptitude to embrace and influence change.
Applicants should also be able to evidence knowledge or experience in cash flow management, use of treasury management software (Logotech), daily cash management processes and supporting finance systems (Agresso, Unit4). Experience using Northgate (iWorld) IT systems would be desirable.
What We Offer
At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:
Competitive salary and benefits
Flexible working arrangements
Local Government Pension
Opportunities for professional development
Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums
Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year
Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team
Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes
Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet.
Contact Information
For further information about the role, please contact Mark Anderson, Finance Business Partner (Corporate), on 01934 634616 or contact by email mark.anderson@n-somerset.gov.uk
Interview Date: week ending: Friday 25 April 2025.
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