Job Information
At Northumberland County Council we are proud of our employees, who are passionate and committed to improving outcomes for our children and young people, ensuring that they feel safe, healthy, happy and ready to learn and achieve.
We are seeking an experienced Finance Officer to join our Admin & Finance Team. The successful applicant will have at least 2 years’ experience in a busy office environment, demonstrate knowledge and skills, and have a good working knowledge of Microsoft 365 software.
You will also need to demonstrate financial knowledge and experience of monitoring budgets, both Corporate and external, management of expenditure and transactions in line with financial procedures, manage income and ensure accurate coding to correct budgets, reconciling prepaid debit cards, petty cash returns, while maintaining and operating financial spreadsheets.
In addition, you will have experience of arranging meetings, taking and typing up minutes, use of management information systems, and monitoring shared mailboxes. The tasks are not limited to those described and it will be very varied, fast paced and requires a high degree of accuracy.
You will need to be enthusiastic, with a positive, can-do attitude; enjoy supporting those around you; be a real team player and be committed to supporting our frontline staff who strive to give our young people the support and care they deserve for the brightest future they can have.
We Offer:
A modern and flexible working environment for our staff within a central location
Agile working through the use of Microsoft 365 and Apps, which enables collaborative and streamlined working.
Strong and visible leadership from Senior Management
Training Opportunities
Salary starting at £29,269
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
An annual leave entitlement starting at 26 days and rising to a maximum of 31 days.
Salary Sacrifice Schemes, including a scheme for booking holidays abroad
This is a full-time position based in Cramlington, Northumberland.
For an informal discussion for further information, please call Ann Hindmarsh-Bell on 01670 563400 or email: ann.hindmarsh-bell@northumberland.gov.uk
