Finance Officer – Accounts & Systems

About the Role

Join the dynamic team at Torbay Council and contribute to our growing momentum and shared ambition. Torbay offers an exceptional quality of life, making it an ideal place to live, work, and visit. We are seeking a diligent, confident, enthusiastic, and motivated Finance Officer specializing in Accounts & Systems. This position places you at the core of our organization, offering a varied role where each day presents new challenges and opportunities. As a compact unitary authority, we pride ourselves on our agility and ability to implement changes swiftly, ensuring a consistently engaging work environment.

This role offers flexibility, allowing for either office-based or hybrid working arrangements to suit your preference. When submitting your application, please carefully review the Personal Specification within the Job Description and provide specific examples of how you meet the essential criteria.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage financial tasks and projects, ensuring all deadlines and milestones are met.
• Provide accurate and timely financial information drawn from various databases.
• Collaborate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders to build strong working relationships.
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail in managing financial systems.
• Contribute to the smooth operation of the Accounts & Systems function.

Requirements

• Proven ability to manage tasks and projects, consistently meeting objectives and deadlines.
• Experience in extracting and presenting timely, accurate financial data from multiple databases.
• Proficiency in using Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite, including TEAMS, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate information clearly and confidently in English.
• A good understanding of fundamental finance concepts.
• Capability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Perks

• Flexible working options (office-based or hybrid).
• Opportunity to work within a supportive and agile local authority.
• Engaging role with daily variety and new challenges.

Eligibility

This role is open to individuals who can confidently and fluently communicate in English and meet the essential criteria outlined in the Personal Specification. Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Education Required

GCSE standard, including Grade 4(C) or above in Maths and English, or equivalent qualifications.