Job Description This is a fixed term post until 30/10/2026. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated individual to join the Finance Team at West Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) on fixed term basis as a Finance Officer. West Dunbartonshire HSCP aims to improve the health and well-being of West Dunbartonshire residents and is responsible for the planning and the delivery of high quality health and social care services to and with the communities of West Dunbartonshire. Reporting to the Finance Manager you will pay a key role in supporting both the Finance Team and wider Partnership Service Areas in the development of an effective finance service that supports the strategic objectives of the HSCP by providing support in developing, communicating and delivering strong partnership working, while ensuring high levels of service delivery in line with the HSCP’s corporate objectives. In addition you will support delivery of statutory accounting functions. We are looking for someone who is positive, enthusiastic, reliable, conscientious and dependable with a professional outlook to working in a busy environment, has a relevant accountancy qualification to HNC level, and can demonstrate previous finance experience of budget setting/monitoring and final accounts preparation. Previous experience of working in the public sector within either a local authority of a health board is desirable. The role is offered in a hybrid working arrangement with a mixture of home and office working. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to move forward with a career in public sector finance. If you think this is the role for you we look forward to receiving your application. Requirements The preferred candidate will be required to complete a Level 2 Disclosure check prior to a formal offer being made by West Dunbartonshire Council. Responsibilities The employment for which you are applying is excepted from the provisions of section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order 1975. Applicants are, therefore, not statutorily entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are "spent" under the provisions of the Act. In the event of employment any failure to disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action. The Individual WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work life balance. In addition to this there are also additional benefits: • Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer’s contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits • A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year • Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and support Now that you have read the role and what we have to offer, we would love to hear from you. Please use the application to tell us your experience, and why you are the candidate for this role. For information about West Dunbartonshire Council please click on the following link and see why we are an employer of choice: http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/working-for-us/about-us/ More information on the benefits of working within West Dunbartonshire Council, can be found using the following link: http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/working-for-us/benefits-of-working-with-us /