Finance Officer OCC610329 Oxford
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Job details Salary range: £37,261 - £40,478 per annum Work location: County Hall, Oxford Hours per week: 37 - we are open to discussions about flexible working type: Closing date: Monday 31st July 2023 Interview date: Monday 7th August 2023 Are you looking for a role where you can part of a technical accounting team producing Statements of Accounts and Guidance? We are looking for a Finance Officer to join the Chief Accountant's team. Someone who can communicate well, be proactive and assist in technical and operational projects. About us Oxfordshire County Council comprises 63 county councillors elected every four years. County councillors are democratically accountable to the residents of their electoral division. The overriding duty of county councillors is to the whole community of Oxfordshire, but they have a special duty to their constituents, including those who did not vote for them. This opportunity is to join a large Finance Team that is well respected across the Council and takes great pride in delivering an effective financial strategy, that is supporting innovation & creativity, and driving effective financial management. The Chief Accountant Team has a focus on Financial Reporting for Capital and Revenue expenditure. The main annual reporting is the Statement of Accounts About the role This Finance Officer role will provide key support to the Chief Accountant, the immediate Team and the wider Finance Team on a variety of tasks and projects. You will work alongside two other Finance Officers and report into the Chief Accountant. Your work will follow several key strands outlined in the job description. The main two are completing organisational financial returns as well as contributing to the completion and audit of the Statutory Accounts. There is also key work on liaison with our Tax & VAT Advisors and assisting where necessary with queries. About you You will be a person who likes the attention to detail of completing financial returns. Being highly effective using Microsoft Excel will be a great advantage. We are also on a learning journey - so we want to critically appraise how we go about tasks and look to make efficiencies as well as documenting what we do. You will be able to demonstrate an ability to work as part of a team and on your own. You will be able to show an ability to develop relationships across a range of 'customers' across the Council. Rewards and benefits Culture of flexible working Technology to support agile working where role permits Up to 33 day's holiday p.a. plus bank holidays Option to 'buy' additional holiday Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employer's contribution of up to 19.9% Enhanced family friendly policies Local and national discounts for shopping and travel Great learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development Would you like to know more? For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Richard Quayle, Chief Accountant, [email protected] Application Procedure To apply, please complete an online application form by clicking either of the Apply Now buttons at the top and bottom of this advert. This includes a section asking you to explain how you meet the selection criteria, as specified in the job posting. 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Our commitment to: Guaranteed Interview Schemes As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service. Our commitment to: Safeguarding Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments. 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