Are you looking for a career in Local Government Finance?
We are seeking a driven, enthusiastic individual eager to learn and progress within a friendly and approachable team in the Decision Making Support Unit.
Join our dynamic and motivated Accountancy Team as a Financial Information Officer to help Staffordshire address current challenges faced by Local Government.
Our Accountancy Division offers a range of services aimed at providing strategic financial advice, safeguarding public funds, supporting effective decision-making, and promoting good financial management.
The role is based in Stafford with a hybrid working arrangement, allowing flexibility to work from home as per service requirements.
Main Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
1. Prepare budget estimates using simple tools (e.g., salary modeller) to support Corporate Finance and Decision Making Support Partners.
2. Assist in maintaining financial system processes, coding hierarchies, and control arrangements to ensure accurate budget records.
3. Process accruals, prepayments, advances, transfers to/from reserves, and provisions within the authority's financial system.
4. Monitor the integrity of budget records to ensure accurate reporting of expenditure.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who:
* Possesses good numeric and literacy skills.
* Is effective in using spreadsheet and word-processing tools, capable of retrieving and manipulating information for report production.
* Has the drive and intention to study towards the AAT qualification or is already AAT qualified.
* Is practiced in producing accurate financial information and understands business processes and controls.
The role requires effective communication with colleagues across disciplines and the ability to work flexibly and creatively to meet changing priorities.
Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing 6 June 2025.
Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to focus on relevant information. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight your suitability for the role.
About Staffordshire County Council
We are no ordinary county council:
Our Values:
Our values are at the core of our organisation, shaped by staff feedback and best practices, guiding how we think and act collectively.
We foster a strong community spirit, creating a sense of belonging and pride in our work for Staffordshire residents. We are ambitious and forward-looking, committed to a better future.
We recognize that our employees are central to our success. We aim to provide a supportive environment where staff can reach their full potential and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
As an organisation, we are committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults, expecting all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and communities.
As part of our commitments, we offer a guaranteed interview for applicants meeting the minimum criteria, including those from armed forces, care leavers, and other protected groups.
* Business Unit: Decision Making Support Unit
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