Finance Assistant
| Posting date: | 22 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £28,598 to £33,699 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 February 2026 |
| Location: | NG34 7EF |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | North Kesteven District Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Finance Assistant
Permanent - Full-time (37 Hours)
Grade B1/B2 - £28,598 - £33,699 per annum
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join our busy Finance team. Working within the Finance Team, you will be required to perform a diverse range of tasks across the accounts receivable and Income Management functions. Other duties will include system reconciliation and providing general support to the Finance team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wishes to benefit from a career in Local Government Finance and work within a modern and progressive local authority.
Job Requirements:
• 4 GCSEs including Mathematics and English (minimum Grade 4/C or equivalent)
• Familiarity with standard Microsoft Office software packages
• Skill and aptitude for Problem Solving
• Previous experience of working within in a similar environment is preferred however full training will be given.
Key Responsibilities:
• The ability to maintain all financial systems, ensuring these systems are accurate, up-to-date and in line with current legislation, regulations, policies and procedures
• The ability to analyse complex financial information in order to accurately complete the required reconciliations of systems
• The ability to record and resolve all internal and external customer and stakeholder queries that relate to Creditors and Debtors, Income Management and Ordering
Key Attributes:
• Ability to communicate clearly through multiple channels with a range of customers.
• Ability to work on your own and as part of a team.
• Highly organised, confident and conscientious person
• Be creative with good attention to detail
You will be required to apply a high level of attention to detail when carrying out this role to support the delivery of financial services at an operational level. If you feel you have what it takes, this could be the role for you.
If you would like an informal chat about this post, please call Peter Askew – Strategic Finance Manager on 01529 308321
To complete an application form and further details, please visit our website www.n-kesteven.gov.uk
The closing date for all applications is 8 February 2026
The interview date will be 18 February 2026
Permanent - Full-time (37 Hours)
Grade B1/B2 - £28,598 - £33,699 per annum
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join our busy Finance team. Working within the Finance Team, you will be required to perform a diverse range of tasks across the accounts receivable and Income Management functions. Other duties will include system reconciliation and providing general support to the Finance team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wishes to benefit from a career in Local Government Finance and work within a modern and progressive local authority.
Job Requirements:
• 4 GCSEs including Mathematics and English (minimum Grade 4/C or equivalent)
• Familiarity with standard Microsoft Office software packages
• Skill and aptitude for Problem Solving
• Previous experience of working within in a similar environment is preferred however full training will be given.
Key Responsibilities:
• The ability to maintain all financial systems, ensuring these systems are accurate, up-to-date and in line with current legislation, regulations, policies and procedures
• The ability to analyse complex financial information in order to accurately complete the required reconciliations of systems
• The ability to record and resolve all internal and external customer and stakeholder queries that relate to Creditors and Debtors, Income Management and Ordering
Key Attributes:
• Ability to communicate clearly through multiple channels with a range of customers.
• Ability to work on your own and as part of a team.
• Highly organised, confident and conscientious person
• Be creative with good attention to detail
You will be required to apply a high level of attention to detail when carrying out this role to support the delivery of financial services at an operational level. If you feel you have what it takes, this could be the role for you.
If you would like an informal chat about this post, please call Peter Askew – Strategic Finance Manager on 01529 308321
To complete an application form and further details, please visit our website www.n-kesteven.gov.uk
The closing date for all applications is 8 February 2026
The interview date will be 18 February 2026
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