Application Deadline: 26 September 2025
Department: Finance
Location: Torbay Council
Compensation: £26,403 - £28,142 / year
Overview
There has never been a better time to join our team at Torbay Council. We have a real momentum building and have a shared sense of purpose and ambition. Torbay is a fantastic place to live, work and visit, offering unrivalled quality of life for individuals and families.
We are looking to appoint a Finance Officer - Accounts & Systems who is a conscientious individual, confident, enthusiastic and motivated in their approach to work. This role will bring you to the heart of our organisation working within the Accounts & Systems function. If you like a role that offers variety and each working day to be different, this is the job for you.
We are a small unitary authority which means we can make things happen quickly and there is always something new and interesting happening. You will need to have an eye for detail with our systems, good finance concept, be able to work effectively individually and as part of a team.
This role can accommodate office based or hybrid working, depending on your preference. When completing the application, please refer to the Personal Specification part of the Job Description detailing examples of how you meet the essential criteria required.
If you are viewing this advert on a job board, you can access the full job description by placing the below URL into your browser: https://www.torbay.gov.uk/jobs/job-descriptions/finance-officer-systems-and-projects/
For an informal chat please contact Petyo Petrov on 01803 207301 or petyo.petrov@torbay.gov.uk. Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 29th September 2025. Our adverts do sometimes close early - even where there's a published deadline - so if you're keen, please apply as soon as possible.
Skills
* Able to manage a piece of work ensuring that all milestones are achieved, and deadlines are met.
* Analytical and problem-solving skills.
* The ability to work with a variety of customers and forge effective working relationships.
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
Knowledge
* Basic knowledge of project related tasks.
* Up to date, working knowledge of Windows-based software and of Microsoft Office applications.
Experience & Qualifications
* Passion for learning and expanding knowledge.
* Relevant technical experience of system administration.
* Experience of project management.
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