Responsible Financial Officer

2 weeks ago


Lichfield WS LU, United Kingdom Lichfield City Council Full time £48,226 - £52,413 per year

Responsible Financial Officer – Lichfield City Council

Full Time, Permanent Position (37 hours/week)

  • Salary: £48,226 – £52,413 (SCP 37–41)
  • Location: Lichfield
  • Closing date: 5pm, Friday 19 December 2025

Key Details

Lichfield City Council is looking for an experienced Responsible Financial Officer to join our small and friendly team. This is a key senior role in a large parish council and will shape how we manage and report on the Council's finances in the future.

While public sector experience is beneficial, we are very open to candidates with transferable skills from other backgrounds. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact on our services for the residents of this beautiful city.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Oversee all financial management and reporting for the Council

  • Prepare budgets, monitor expenditure, and manage audits

  • Maintain transparency, compliance, and financial controls

  • Support continuous improvement and modernisation of systems

  • Line-manage accounts staff and liaise with internal/external auditors

What We're Looking For:

  • Qualified in finance (AAT or equivalent)

  • Strong experience in financial management and reporting

  • Excellent communication and IT skills (including Sage and MS Office)

  • Proactive, organised, and confident working independently or in a team

  • CiLCA qualification (or willingness to obtain) desirable

Full details, including recruitment pack and application form:

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Pay: £48,226.00-£52,413.00 per year

Application question(s):

  • In less than 200 words, please say why you are a good candidate for this position.

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 19/12/2025

Reference ID: RFO 1225


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