We are one of the largest local authorities in the country with a net revenue budget of £2.6bn, a capital programme of £2.1bn and a Pension Fund of £10.2bn. We deliver our finance function in-house offering you great opportunities to develop and progress in your finance career. In fact, we’re recruiting now because of the successes our existing team members have had in growing their careers with us! The Role: We are recruiting two Senior Finance Advisers to join our Finance function that is at the heart of high-quality public service delivery to the people of Hampshire and beyond, supporting: directorates with management accounting requirements technical accounting and the accounts and audit process financial systems used across the shared services partnership What you’ll do: You’ll be developing your own skills and career while having a positive impact on society and the people of Hampshire by working in the public sector You’ll be leading a small team within our professional Finance function, providing effective and efficient financial services to the County Council and its partners You’ll be preparing accurate and timely financial information and reports to enable sound financial decision making and delivering value for money You’ll be providing advice and guidance to customers and colleagues, using strong communication skills alongside your financial expertise What we’re looking for: A qualified member of the Association of Accounting Technicians (or accepted relevant equivalent qualification) with relevant post-qualification experience or a fully qualified accountant The ability to lead and deliver key accounting functions (including budget preparation and year-end accounts) The ability to lead and motivate a team to deliver a high-quality service The ability to prioritise a demanding workload The ability to analyse financial information and data quickly and accurately The ability to deliver excellent customer service The ability to drive continuous improvement Excellent communication skills Strong IT skills, an understanding of the public sector and experience with financial systems would be an advantage Please see the candidate pack for full details of what we’ll expect from you in these roles. Please make sure you complete the application form fully and include examples of your experience when answering the questions. There is no requirement to include a CV with your application as it will be used for context only. Why join us? Supportive and collaborative working environment – We have a strong focus on employee wellbeing and development, providing support and training to help you grow personally and professionally Pension – You'll have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme which will build up your personal pension pot at a rate of 1/49 of your annual salary each year with contributions based on a percentage of salary. This is a significant benefit on top of your salary which is hard to beat Remote working – Most aspects of this role can be carried out remotely, complemented by regular office-based working to support business needs (currently a minimum of one day per week at our Winchester office). You will be provided with a laptop and equipment to support hybrid working. Although you’ll have the option to work remotely, we will fully support you in getting to know our organisation, your role, and your team Flexible working – We have opportunities for part-time and flexible working arrangements. We'll consider reduced or compressed hours. Annual leave – You'll receive 25 days per annum (pro rata) rising to 28 days (pro rata) after 5 years’ service. Hampshire County Council is also a flexible employer interested in making the most of your skills and offers a great work life balance. We invest in you through our internal development programmes and training and offer a competitive salary and benefits package.