Finance Officer - Taunton, United Kingdom - Somerset County Council

Somerset County Council

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Taunton, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Why should I choose Somerset County Council?
Good question.

Well, for a start, we're a hugely ambitious council, committed to improving lives for the residents, communities and businesses of Somerset.

And that's why we're working so hard to build a sustainable organisation with a culture that rewards, values and recognises our staff, and gives everyone here the opportunity to grow and develop, personally and professionally.

If you're looking for a place where you work truly matters - where YOU truly matter - we might be just right for you.

We also promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.

What will I be doing?
We're working to improve the lives of people in Somerset - and you'll be a key part of that.

Your day-to-day work will involve:

Working with managers to improve financial controls
Identifying improvements and efficiencies, driving forward implementation
Checking third party claims and grant claims

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be.

But it will really help if you:

Have experience of Financial/Budget monitoring
Have worked in a finance environment and dealing with complex accounting and statutory reporting issues
Are a natural communicator with the ability to build relationships with staff at all levels

We're proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset.

An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve.

What will I be offered in return?

We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.

We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management.

As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:

We promote a healthy worklife balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave
Staff discounts in gyms.
Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more

Anything else I should know?

From 1 April 2023 the County and District councils in Somerset will be replaced by a new single unitary authority - Somerset Council.

It's an exciting time to join us as we work together with the four district councils to deliver the new council for Somerset.

Job Reference:
SCC03948