Finance Officer

Finance Officer(s)Salary - £33,945 - £38,223 (Grade 6)Contract - Permanent - full time, 37 hours per week. Part time working / job share forsome of the Finance Officer positions may be considered.Flexible work style: Hybrid Working – Working at home and the Civic Centre or any other suitable location.About UsThere’s never been a better time to join the award winning City of Wolverhampton Council to further your career.We are a progressive and future facing organisation, and passionate about making our city better for all who live, work and travel here.We are an ambitious organisation focused on delivering the best services for people in Wolverhampton; working for us gives you the opportunity to make a difference to their lives.We have a number of exciting opportunities available to be part of our finance team at Finance Officer level within the Strategic Finance service.Some of the areas of the positions available include both Corporate Finance and Service Accounting teams where applicants with experience of local government in these areas would be advantageous.We pride ourselves on being a supportive finance function that delivers a high standard of professional financial advice across the organisation by making strong relationships with budget managers and being part of the exciting improvements this city is making.About YouAs a Finance Officeryou will be reporting to a Finance Manager.You will be fully AAT qualified and/or hold a relevant degree, ideally with public sector experience, with the drive, determination and enthusiasm to deliver a high quality service for those you will support in trying to achieve the aims of the city.You will have substantial relevant post qualification experience of accounting and budgeting, as well as a proven ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, and to work accurately to deadlines.You will be a self-starter, able to use initiative within delegated authority and to work with little supervision and direction. You will be able to establish and continue good working relationships, work effectively as part of a team and work under pressure when required.In addition to you having demonstrated experience in the full range of annual financial cycle activities including budget holder meetings for monitoring/forecasting, budget setting and final accounts, other desirable attributes specific to some of the finance officer roles available include experience of capital projects, grant funding and statutory accounts. In return, you will receive a competitive salary, a generous annual leave entitlement, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, and other employee benefits including a range of retail discounts and salary sacrifice schemes. Closing date for applications: 19 May 2024For an informal discussion around the roles available please contact either:Luke Dabin-Williams, Finance Business Partner – Organisation & Economy Email: ##### James Barlow, Finance Business Partner – FamiliesEmail: ##### Reeta Rattu, Finance Business Partner – Technical Email: ##### Rob Jones, Finance Business Partner – Capital Email: ##### Our working arrangementsAll council roles are allocated to either a fixed, field or flexible work style.Some roles are agile which enable and empowers employees to maximise their performance and productivity, whilst maintaining a healthy work life balance. Roles with a fixed workstyle work in a fixed permanent council location. Roles with a field workstyle are usually allocation where employees are required to be out working in the community with a minimum requirement for 'touch down' space at any council location. Roles with a flexible workstyle have a flexible base location to meet the needs of the business and employees can work from a mixture of home or any council office, partner/client, or external location, as required to meet service requirements.Please refer to the Job Description for further information on the workstyle assigned to the role you are applying for.For more information about working for our organisation including the culture of the Council, the Council plan and vision, staff equality forums, core HR policies and much more please click here.DiversityWe are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve.We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality.Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible, inclusive, and reflective of Wolverhampton residents.Our status as a Disability Confident Employer showcases our commitment to people with disabilities or health conditions, advocating for their opportunities and potential.We've received the Stonewall Silver Award, emphasising our dedication to the LGBT+ community by nurturing an inspiring, inclusive, and equal workplace. As of March 2023, the RACE Code Quality Mark signifies our active engagement with racial equality.These recognitions validate our continuous efforts towards fostering an inclusive work environment that respects and values our diverse employees.As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the essential criteria for the post.We encourage, inspire and value an inclusive culture here at the council where employees can flourish, thrive and be themselves. We have four staff equality forums for employees to join. These help to ensure our employees have a voice, they feel empowered to speak up and where everyone is treated with respect - Learn more about the staff equality forums hereRecruitment of Ex-OffendersWe are committed to the fair treatment of all our employees, potential employees, or users of our service regardless of offending background.The Council uses the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for any vacancies that require a DBS check to obtain information about applicants to assess their suitability for employment in positions of trust. We do not discriminate unfairly against any individual on the basis of a conviction or any other information revealed as a result of a DBS disclosure - Learn more hereEmployment Information & SupportIf you are considering applying for an apprenticeship or a role where the salary is (Grade 2-5), and would like to visit us to learn about the application, interview process and what it is like to work for the council, please click on this link to find out more - Learn more hereAttached documentsJob Description and
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