Principal Finance Officer

1 week ago

Lewes, United Kingdom East Sussex County Council Full time

Are you looking to progress your accounting career in a friendly, supportive finance community? We are looking for AAT qualified or part qualified accountants to join our finance team who are also self-motivated and passionate about making a positive difference in the public service. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you

Our Principal Finance Officers provide customer focused, effective finance business partnering skills, through building relationships with a range of budget holders and heads of service who are providing high quality services to the residents of East Sussex. Principal finance officers will meet regularly with service managers to assist them with their budget setting, budget monitoring, financial modelling, service planning and accounting responsibilities. The role gives the opportunity to work with non-finance professionals at all levels across a range of different services either on a one-to-one basis or as part of a multi discipline project team.

- Are organised, persuasive and a problem-solver
- Will focus on delivery and customer service
- Will be able to communicate through a variety of media at all levels within the organisation
- Has knowledge and experience of financial planning

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

Interviews will take place in person at County Hall, Lewes. Interviews will be taking place on Thursday 11 December. If you are unavailable on these dates let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you.

This is an exciting opportunity to enhance your professional finance career in a team that is an accredited employer with CIPFA, CIMA, ACCA and AAT, that provides a great working environment where you are supported and given a platform to develop and opportunities to progress.

We offer flexible, and hybrid working arrangements to support a good work life balance. We also offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

Vocational Training through Apprenticeships is now available to our staff, ranging from entry level to degree level qualifications. You can talk to the hiring manager and the apprenticeship team about what qualifications would be relevant to you and this job role, and if it is possible to support you in apprenticeship training.

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Additional Information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

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