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Finance Officer
Financial Officer (Finance Team)
Suffolk County Council
Location: Endeavour House, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2BX – Hybrid Salary: £28,598 per annum (pro rata for part-time) Hours: 18.5 hours per week (flexible options available) Contract: Permanent
Join Suffolk County Council—where passion for public service meets opportunity for growth. Your work as a Finance Officer will help shape brighter futures for our communities and environment. Your dedication will drive meaningful change, foster innovation, and ensure financial integrity across local authorities and schools.
Reimagine the possibilities.
About the Role
We’re searching for a proactive Finance Officer to provide critical financial support to directorates and maintained schools. You’ll play a vital role in maintaining sound financial management, ensuring compliance with budgeting guidelines, forecasting, and regulatory standards. As the bridge between finance teams and key stakeholders, you’ll provide clear, actionable insights while upholding accuracy and best practices.
This is more than a job—it’s a chance to grow your skills, collaborate with a diverse, inclusive team, and leave a lasting impact on Suffolk.
Core Responsibilities
Key Duties
- Analyse and interpret financial data to support informed decision-making, including budget monitoring and forecasting.
- Input, track, and reconcile finance transactions such as journals, virements, and expenditure logs with precision.
- Advising and assisting colleagues—whether governance staff or budget holders—by translating financial information into understandable terms.
- Enhancing financial processes through continuous improvement, ensuring streamlined systems that optimise resource allocation.
- Support team resilience by monitoring helpdesk queries and email support, offering timely guidance to finance colleagues.
- Maintain strong working relationships with departments while contributing to proactive risk management.
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What You’ll Bring
Essentials:
- AAT qualification or equivalent finance knowledge.
- Four GCSEs (Grade 4–9 or C+), including Maths and English (or equivalent).
- Proven experience supporting a busy finance team in accounting, reconciliations, or similar roles.
- Strong ability to:
- Explain financial concepts succinctly to non-experts.
- Maintain error-free records and ensure data integrity.
- Adapt and prioritise workloads under deadlines with minimal error.
- Essential IT skills, with proficiency in spreadsheets and accounting software (Excel, Sage, etc.).
The Suffolk Difference:
- Diverse, empowering work environment.
- Opportunities for tailored growth, with structured career paths in finance.
- Flexible and inclusive culture—we champion innovation, representation, and inclusivity.
Since the complete requirements are detailed in the Job and Person Specification, we encourage you to apply even if your experience isn’t perfect—we’re looking for people who demonstrate potential.
Why Work With Us?
Rewards & Benefits
- Annual leave entitlement: Up to 29 days (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days.
- Pension: acceso to Suffolk’s communal Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Health and lifestyle benefits: Private medical insurance, gym discounts, financial well-being support, and more.
- Performance review: Salary reviews and cost-of-living adjustments annually.
- Development: Dedicated training and mentorship to build expertise.
- Flexible working: Legally entitled to request flexible arrangements from day one.
- Career progression: Diverse opportunities to specialise or move into operational roles.
- Active communities: Wellbeing networks, sports groups, and inclusive staff initiatives to connect with your colleagues.
Immerse yourself in a switch-focused drive, as Suffolk County Council stands for opportunity and drives inclusive impact. Find out more about our core values and benefits here.
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Our Commitments
- Safeguarding our community is at the heart of everything we do. As a DBS-checked role, safeguarding and security standards will apply.
- We’re an equal opportunities employer. We actively value talent from underrepresented groups and those championing inclusion. See our Workforce Equality Report to learn more.
Who to Contact
For additional conversation, connect with: Michael Quinton (he/him) 📧 michael.quinton@suffolk.gov.uk 📞 01473 265596
How to Apply
You must complete a full online application. Without a Supporting Statement and CV, your application cannot progress.
Step 1.
Download and review the Job and Person Profile (Word) in the advert for prerequisites and detailed expectations.
Step 2.
Click 'Apply Now' to begin your application.
Step 3. Submit Your Documentation (per questions):
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Accuracy in financial records: "Tell me about your experience ensuring accuracy and integrity in financial data. How do you validate your work?" (max 400 words)
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Workload management: "Describe a time you managed multiple projects or deadlines under pressure. How did you prioritise effectively?" (max 400 words)
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IT and data analysis: "Demonstrate how you use tools like Excel or finance systems to manipulate/adapt data. Provide a specific example."
Download the Supporting Statement Template (Word) and your anonymised CV (without personal info) for upload.
Files accepted are PDF or MS Word format only.
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🌟 Accessibility: If you need reasonable adjustments to apply—due to disability or support needs—please contact: 📩 recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk 📞 03456 014412
Closing Date & Time: 11:30 PM, 19 July 2026
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