Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom£25,995 – £26,409
Organisation: Leicestershire County Council
Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield LE3 8RA
Salary: £25,995 - £26,409 (pro rata for part-time) Per annum (Pay award
pending)
Working Hours: 37 / 18.5
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 7th September 2026
Interview Date(s): Week commencing 21st September
About the Role
Are you interested in a career in finance, with the benefits of flexible
working. We are looking to recruit 2 Finance Support Assistants. A full-time
post within the Corporate & Technical Accounting team (CTF), and a part time
post within the Financial Analysis & Information team (FAIT). Please specify, in
your application, if you wish to be considered for a part time role.
Responsibilities include: resolution of finance queries; maintaining financial
data, systems, and processes; to retrieve, analyse and provide financial
information.
About You
To apply for this post, you must be able to evidence in your application how you
meet the following criteria:
• NVQ level 2 qualification in a relevant area e.g. Finance or Business
Administration or similar appropriate equivalent demonstrable experience
identified within the section below.
• Communicate clearly and confidently and deal with customer queries in a
professional manner.
• Competently use Microsoft Office Software
• Manage your time effectively to ensure that tasks are completed within set
deadlines, being flexible as required. Gather information to understand and
respond to what internal/external stakeholders need and expect.
• Work effectively both individually and as part of a team.
• Develop good and appropriate relationships with all partners. Understand the
importance of confidentiality and accurate informations/data management
In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values
[https://eism.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/lcc/pages/1004] and to
delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our
residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these
commitments as part of the selection process.
Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We
are a Disability Confident Employer
[https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/disability-confident-campaign].
Interested in Flexible Working?
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time
working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and
hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If
you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be
applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.
For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:
Ross Adams
Email: ross.adams@leics.gov.uk
How to Apply
At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of
life. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background - we
care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV.
That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and
focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and
stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.
If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire,
we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application,
ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the
criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. Without this information, we
won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will
be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the
How to Apply
[https://eism.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/lcc/pages/1001] section
on our career site.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient
applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your
application as early as possible.
If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want
to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our
Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising
a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.org.uk/support
[https://emss.org.uk/support].
By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions
[https://eism.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/lcc/pages/1006].
About Leicestershire County Council
At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in
people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver
public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and
work for everyone.
Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the
vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're
starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place
with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose.
For further information on what it’s like to work for us and the benefits we
offer, please refer to the following:
Our Recruitment Process
[https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/jobs-and-volunteering/working-for-the-council/the-application-process]
Our Organisational Values
[https://eism.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX/pages/1004]
Our
Employee Benefits
[https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/jobs-and-volunteering/working-for-the-council/employee-benefits]
Working for Us
[https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/jobs-and-volunteering/working-for-the-council/an-inclusive-workplace]
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