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Hampshire County Council

EFS Senior Finance Adviser

Winchester
£40.6k – £45.1k/yr
Posted about 19 hours ago
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We are looking for passionate and skilled Senior Finance Advisers

We are looking for passionate and skilled Senior Finance Advisers to join our dynamic Education Financial Services (EFS) team at Hampshire County Council.

There are two vacancies available, based at either Havant or Winchester.

With opportunities based in Havant and Winchester, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a forward thinking local authority.

What you’ll do:

In this role, you’ll have a direct impact on education by supporting schools to manage their finances and help to deliver better outcomes for children and young people across Hampshire. You’ll be joining a collaborative, supportive team that values innovation, professional growth and continuous improvement.

What we’re looking for:

  • A fully qualified chartered accountant / qualified AAT member (or relevant equivalent) with substantial relevant experience
  • Good accounting knowledge with excellent interpersonal skills
  • Build effective working relationships and provide clear financial advice and guidance
  • Experience of extracting, analysing, and interpreting financial information to support decision making
  • The ability to work confidently to tight deadlines while maintaining a high standard of professionalism
  • A good understanding of education finance and the role of schools
  • A flexible, enthusiastic approach and the ability to meet the travel requirements of the role

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You will be required to travel to various locations within Hampshire, and it is essential that you have a current drivers’ licence and access to a reliable vehicle on a regular basis. You will also be required to attend occasional governor training that is in the evening.

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Why join us?

  • Purpose-driven work – Make a meaningful impact on education in Hampshire
  • Supportive culture – Be part of a collaborative, experienced, and friendly team
  • Flexible working – Hybrid working across home, office, and school sites (IT equipment will be provided)
  • Great benefits – Including Local Government Pension Scheme and generous annual leave
  • Career development – Ongoing opportunities to grow your skills and progress

If you think you have what it takes to make a real difference in Hampshire, get in touch!

To find out more about what we can offer you in return, please see our benefits package.

For more details around this role, including full job description and person specification, please visit our jobs portal by clicking on the "Apply" button above.

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Skills

Chartered Accountant
AAT Member
Accounting Knowledge
Interpersonal Skills
Financial Analysis
Decision Making
Education Finance
Professionalism
Flexibility
Enthusiasm

Location

Winchester, England, United Kingdom

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