Finance Assistant
3 days ago
Vacancy Description
**Jumpstart Your Career in Finance - Join Our Team**:
An exciting opportunity has opened up for an enthusiastic and driven individual to become part of our dynamic Finance Team at Tunbridge Wells Borough Council. If you're looking to launch your career in finance, this is your chance to learn the essential skills that form the foundation of a successful finance professional.
**What We Offer**:
- A **varied and engaging role** where no two days are the same
- The opportunity to **gain formal qualifications** while you work
- **Hands-on training** and support from a dedicated team
- A workplace where **your ideas and initiative are encouraged**
- A culture that values **development and promotion from within**
**About the Role**:
You'll play a pivotal role in our small, supportive team—helping to improve how we work and being a gatekeeper for key financial procedures. You’ll have real influence, ensuring best practices are followed and contributing to improvements that make a difference across the council.
**What We’re Looking For**:
We're searching for someone who is:
- Curious, adaptable, and eager to learn
- Ready to become multi-skilled and take on new challenges
- Detail-oriented, accurate, and committed to high standards
- A confident communicator with a collaborative mindset
- Passionate about **delivering excellent service to the community**
This is more than a job—it’s a meaningful opportunity to grow with us while serving the people of Tunbridge Wells.
**What you get in return**:
- **22 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 27 after 5 years’ continuous service**:
- **Membership to Local Government Pension Scheme with 19.7% employer contribution**:
- **Career development and training opportunities**:
- **Access to eye care vouchers and VDU Glasses**:
- **Cycle to Work Scheme**:
- **Access to EAP Services 24/7**:
- **Hybrid Working**:
- **Free parking**
For a detailed list of responsibilities and person criteria please see the Job Description and Person Specification below. If you would like an informal chat regarding the role, please contact Caroline Ball, Finance and Payroll Manager, on 01892 554231.
Our competency framework describes what's expected from our employees in terms of attitudes and behaviours.
**Closing date: 20th July 2025**
**Interview dates: 25**th** July 2025**
How to apply
**Equal Opportunities**
**Safeguarding**
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employee and volunteers to share this commitment.
Further information on this vacancy
How to apply
**Equal Opportunities**
**Safeguarding**
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employee and volunteers to share this commitment.
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