Looking to take your first step on your journey into Finance? This role is the perfect opportunity for you to start your finance career.
Supporting the Deputy Head of Finance and Accountants this role is pivotal in providing an efficient and effective accounting service to the Council; assisting in the delivery of financial reports and other finance related projects
About you…
To be successful you will need to have:
* Maths and English at GCSE standard
* Good M365 skills especially Excel
* Good organisational skills and be able to manage your workload
About the role…
* Undertake duties associated with electronic records management, data input, data management, scanning and archiving of service area information
* Update computer databases and spreadsheets, provide reports and assist in compiling information such as statutory returns and tracking expenditure
* To undertake end of day processing of cash to ensure cash is correctly recorded and secured in line with financial procedures.
At Rutland County Council we're a team of dedicated professionals committed to driving positive change through innovative financial strategies. We are focused on promoting financial sustainability, improving public services, and fostering a vibrant community for all residents.
The Finance Admin Assistant interviews will be held week commencing 15 September 2025.Please be advised this could be subject to change, in which case we will give appropriate notice.
We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis and inviting those who meet our essential person specification criteria to interview. If you’re interested in this role, we strongly encourage you to apply without delay.
Our offer to you:
Rutland Council is committed to Flexible Working and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service.
We are committed to supporting and empowering our staff to be the best workers that they can be and Rutland Council is the place you want to be. Our benefits go beyond the salary – being part of a great team, excellent Local Government Pension, generous annual leave, opportunities to learn and develop your career, and a demonstrable commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff.
Whilst the base for this post is Oakham, Rutland, the Local Authority offers a hybrid working practice. As well as working from home, we feel it is important that you have the opportunity to spend time in the workplace with your colleagues to help you learn, develop and engage.
If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at recruitment@rutland.gov.uk
Rutland County Council is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Everyone at Rutland County Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.
How to apply
To apply for this role, click on the ‘Apply Online’ button below and upload your CV. If you already have a JGP account you will be asked to login, or alternatively if you don’t have an account you will be guided through the set up process.
Access to an account is necessary as all updates regarding your application will be sent via the JGP site to the email you have registered.
Once you have access to your JGP account you will be able to complete the application form in stages, saving and amending it until you are happy to the submit your completed application. You should use the application questions to demonstrate how you meet the requirements set out in the role profile attached.
If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at recruitment@rutland.gov.uk
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