Finance Officer
| Posting date: | 22 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £40,476 to £46,581 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 August 2025 |
| Location: | Ellesmere Port, Cheshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4072 |
Summary
We are seeking a motivated and detail-orientated Finance Officer to support the Technical Accounting & VAT Team or the finance business partnering function across Strategic Commissioning and Public Health. Finance Officers play a key role in providing financial advice, preparing forecasts, and supporting financial reporting, including statutory returns.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in public sector finance, support the delivery of key services and play a vital role in ensuring financial sustainability and performance across the Council.
The roles
We welcome applications from individuals with a passion for public service finance, whether you're looking to build your expertise or bring experience from another sector. This is a great opportunity to contribute to the financial sustainability and performance of vital Council services.
You will be joining a high performing finance team who are committed to delivering value for money for the residents of Cheshire West and Chester Council. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported to thrive, regardless of background or career stage.
We are currently recruiting to Finance Officer roles in the following areas:
Technical and Accounting VAT Team
Finance Business Partnering – Adult Social Care, Strategic Commissioning & Public Health
Finance Officers play a key role in providing financial advice, preparing forecasts, and supporting financial reporting, including statutory returns. The role requires strong organisational skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and confidence in building effective working relationships across finance and service teams.
Some posts may include line management responsibilities, including day-to-day supervision and development of staff.
The candidate
We welcome candidates from a range of backgrounds. You will ideally be educated to degree level (or equivalent) and a CCAB Qualified Accountant (desirable) or actively completing professional studies with experience at a local authority, NHS organisation or similar public sector organisation, although applications from candidates in other sectors who can demonstrate a desire to move into local government are welcomed. Experience in Technical Accounting & VAT or Adult Social Care is highly beneficial.
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to present financial data clearly are essential. Excellent communication skills, a proactive approach to change, and a collaborative mindset will help you succeed in this role. We value motivation, adaptability, and a commitment to delivering high-quality service to our communities.
In return you will be playing your part to make a difference to our colleague experience at a high performing Council. You will also receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 31 days annual leave plus bank holidays after 5 years’ service, the ability to work flexibly, and have access to a range of benefits in terms of reward, wellbeing, and development.
Location: Agile Worker – working from home with occasional travel to workspaces across the Borough of Cheshire West and Chester.
To arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact Louisa Taylor, Senior Finance Manager Adult Social Care & Public Health on louisa.taylor@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk or Catrin Evans, Finance Manager (Technical Accounting and VAT) on catrin.evans@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Interviews are likely to be held week commencing 25th August 2025.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in public sector finance, support the delivery of key services and play a vital role in ensuring financial sustainability and performance across the Council.
The roles
We welcome applications from individuals with a passion for public service finance, whether you're looking to build your expertise or bring experience from another sector. This is a great opportunity to contribute to the financial sustainability and performance of vital Council services.
You will be joining a high performing finance team who are committed to delivering value for money for the residents of Cheshire West and Chester Council. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported to thrive, regardless of background or career stage.
We are currently recruiting to Finance Officer roles in the following areas:
Technical and Accounting VAT Team
Finance Business Partnering – Adult Social Care, Strategic Commissioning & Public Health
Finance Officers play a key role in providing financial advice, preparing forecasts, and supporting financial reporting, including statutory returns. The role requires strong organisational skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and confidence in building effective working relationships across finance and service teams.
Some posts may include line management responsibilities, including day-to-day supervision and development of staff.
The candidate
We welcome candidates from a range of backgrounds. You will ideally be educated to degree level (or equivalent) and a CCAB Qualified Accountant (desirable) or actively completing professional studies with experience at a local authority, NHS organisation or similar public sector organisation, although applications from candidates in other sectors who can demonstrate a desire to move into local government are welcomed. Experience in Technical Accounting & VAT or Adult Social Care is highly beneficial.
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to present financial data clearly are essential. Excellent communication skills, a proactive approach to change, and a collaborative mindset will help you succeed in this role. We value motivation, adaptability, and a commitment to delivering high-quality service to our communities.
In return you will be playing your part to make a difference to our colleague experience at a high performing Council. You will also receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 31 days annual leave plus bank holidays after 5 years’ service, the ability to work flexibly, and have access to a range of benefits in terms of reward, wellbeing, and development.
Location: Agile Worker – working from home with occasional travel to workspaces across the Borough of Cheshire West and Chester.
To arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact Louisa Taylor, Senior Finance Manager Adult Social Care & Public Health on louisa.taylor@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk or Catrin Evans, Finance Manager (Technical Accounting and VAT) on catrin.evans@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Interviews are likely to be held week commencing 25th August 2025.
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