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If you are looking to develop your financial career by joining an experienced and dedicated team, we have the ideal opportunity for you!
If you'd like to make a contribution to new ways of working and are able to operate in a fast paced environment working collaboratively to overcome challenges, we'd welcome your application!
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic individual who would like to join us as a Senior Finance Technician within our Technical Team, which is part of Lincolnshire County Council's Financial Services Team.
About the role
This role sits within a small Systems Governance team and will focus on supporting the Finance Team Manager in achieving efficient, effective and compliant financial systems and processes. It involves working with others to identify process improvements and changes to all Council IT systems which interact with the Council’s finance function, to ensure that these systems are maintained and developed to work effectively and within a sound financial governance framework. That financial governance framework includes, for example, financial operating controls, internal financial policies and anti-money laundering regulations. This is not a systems development role per se, but instead will require working with the Council’s Corporate Systems team as well as external systems suppliers who have responsibility for systems development.
About you
We are looking for someone who is preferably AAT qualified, has a good understanding of financial and accounting processes, how these are represented in financial IT systems, and has experience of working with a major ERP system. Experience in using Unit4 Business World is desirable but not essential.
To succeed in this role, you will have a blend of technical and people skills. You will be able to show enthusiasm for contributing to new ways of working. You will also have the skill and flexibility to operate at a fast pace and overcome challenges positively and collaboratively.
You will have the opportunity to contribute to a team which has a broad remit and seeks to increase the impact of its work. You will share our values – professional, respectful, resourceful, and reflective – and directly contribute to the continuous development of Lincolnshire County Council’s ‘working for a better future’ vision.
Location
The team work on a hybrid basis, with part of the week spent connecting in the office and part of the week home based. This role would be expected to work within these arrangements.
Rewards and Benefits
Along with a competitive salary we are offering; -
• A Contributory pension
• Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
• Sodexo Discounts and Benefits Scheme
• Flexible working policies
• Career progression opportunities
• A generous leave entitlement with the option to buy more
Further details can be found in our rewards and benefits brochure.
Next steps
If this role appeals to you, then please read through the attached Job Description and summarised Job Brief prior to applying to ensure you meet the required criteria for the role and to help you with your application. Please ensure that your cover letter states why you have applied and how you feel you meet the required criteria.
Applications close on Wednesday 13th March 2024 and interviews will be held on 2nd April 2024.
If you would like an open and informal discussion regarding this role then please contact sue.maycock@lincolnshire.gov.uk
A Smarter Working Employer
We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.
Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
