Finance Officer

Job Description

Finance Officer (18/158)

Dumfries

£52,842 - £56,934

 

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join Dumfries and Galloway Council as a Finance Officer, working in a dynamic and dedicated finance team. You will play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality services across our community.

 

We are currently looking for an experienced and motivated individual to join our Team. Finance Officers support a wide range of activities/services across the Council including:

 

Service Financial Support - Key activities include providing high quality financial advice and support to council services; preparation of budget monitoring reports; preparation of reports to Committees and Management Teams; preparation of government returns/grant claims; supporting the implementation of new government initiatives; and supporting the service in the identification of savings.

 

Corporate Financial Support – Key activities include supporting the preparation of the Council Annual Accounts; ensuring accounts comply with regulations and codes of practice; collation of government returns; preparation of reports to Committees and Management Teams; supporting budget setting and the identification of savings.

 

Capital Accounting - Key activities include monitoring and reporting on the financial progress of the Council’s Capital Investment Strategy; providing financial support to projects; preparation of reports to Committee and Project Boards; maintaining the Council’s fixed asset register; and the preparation of the capital notes to the Annual Accounts.

 

Treasury, Insurance and VAT – Key activities include the management of day-to-day cashflow; the preparation of the Council’s Treasury Management Strategy; submission of monthly VAT returns; preparation of Committee Reports; working with brokers to ensure adequate insurance arrangements are in place; and managing the insurance claims process.

 

 

 

 

Requirements

The Council is dedicated to supporting staff development and offer the opportunity for job rotation to gain broader experience/provide financial support to different areas of local government finance. The successful candidate will be placed into a position that best suits their skills and experience.

 

This position will provide the opportunity of hybrid working with a mix of home and office based (in Dumfries) working.

 

The ideal candidate will:-

• Be a fully qualified Accountant (CCAB or equivalent).
• Be highly motivated, enthusiastic, and an effective team player and leader;
• have experience providing direct financial, accountancy and budgeting support and advice to services/projects.
• possess a good technical knowledge of accounting codes of practice and financial regulations.
• demonstrate excellent IT skills, particularly in the use of excel and financial software (the Council currently use Integra Centros).
• understand and support the Council’s financial management and governance framework.

 

A part qualified CCAB accountant may be considered for an exceptional candidate.

 

 

 

Responsibilities

If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real impact, we would love to receive your application.

 

With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to membership of The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions

Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.

 

 

For further information please contact:

 

Karen Donaldson, Treasury, Capital and Pension Fund Investment Manager, on 07393 760763; or:

Steven Whyte, Service Finance Support Manager, on 07500 919487.