Finance Technician
| Posting date: | 15 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,900.00 to £35,403.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | 30900 - 35403 |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 02 June 2025 |
| Location: | Council Offices, Coleford, GL16 8HG |
| Company: | Vacancy Filler |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | MAY20259035 |
Summary
Finance Technician £30,900 - £35,403 per annum pro rata 22.5 Hours per week Permanent ColefordAn exciting time to join the Forest of Dean District Council Forest of Dean District Council is dedicated to creating a vibrant and sustainable future for our community. Our priorities are centred on fostering thriving communities by empowering and engaging residents, enhancing infrastructure, promoting community well-being, and ensuring social equity. We are committed to decarbonisation and nature recovery, focusing on renewable energy transitions, energy efficiency, transport transformation, nature recovery, and food resilience. Additionally, we strive to build a sustainable economy through the promotion of a circular economy, robust business support, workforce skill development, sustainable town initiatives, and the preservation of natural capital.About the role…Are you ready to make an impact in a dynamic public sector finance team?We’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Finance Technician to join our collaborative Finance department at Forest of Dean District Council. Reporting to the Finance Manager and working closely with the Business Partner Accountant, you will provide essential support across budgeting, financial reporting, and year-end accounts.You will need…AAT qualified or studying towards a professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIPFA, etc.).Solid experience in a finance environment with strong understanding of budgetary processes.Proficiency in Microsoft Office and financial systems, with excellent attention to detail.A confident communicator with the ability to offer clear, practical advice across a range of stakeholders.A proactive team player who’s comfortable working under pressure, managing multiple priorities, and meeting deadlines.Special Conditions…You will be expected to work reasonable additional hours in line with the needs of the serviceFull UK Driving License Ability to travel/ access to a vehicle for work purposes Your role will require a Baseline Personnel Security Standard Check (BPSS)This post designated as politically restricted in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. Politically restricted post holders are restricted from canvassing on behalf of a political party or for a person who is, or seeks to be, a candidate for election to a local authority, the House of Commons, or the European Parliament.For more information about this role please see the Job Description/Person Specification or contact Debbie Jenkins for an informal chat.What can we do for you… Agile working allowing a mix of home and office workingFlexible working arrangements (depending on the role)27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays, which increases to 30 days after five years of serviceIn addition you will have an extra two volunteering days a year for you to support a charity of your choiceHealth cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye careGenerous contributory local government pension schemeEmployee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issuesCycle to work schemeSalary sacrifice car lease scheme with significant tax and NI savings to be made on electric carsTerms and conditions applyThese are just a handful of the benefits that you can enjoy when you join us!To apply for this position please click on "apply now" within this page to complete an application form and supporting statement together with your CV. Please tell us about your skills, knowledge, qualifications, experience and how they meet the criteria listed above and in the job description/person specification. It’s important that we’re a good fit for each other, so let us know what’s important to you and why you want to work for the Forest of Dean District Council. Your CV will not be available to the hiring manager unless you are shortlisted for interview to assist with our non-biased screening process so please ensure you complete the application form in full.It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian, and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities.Accredited of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies - Please state this within your covering statement or in a separate email.Our organisation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire; provide references; proof of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years’ employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record.