Finance Assistant

Jumpstart Your Career in Finance – Join Our Team!

An exciting opportunity has opened up for an enthusiastic and driven individual to become part of our dynamic Finance Team at Tunbridge Wells Borough Council. If you're looking to launch your career in finance, this is your chance to learn the essential skills that form the foundation of a successful finance professional.

What We Offer

• A varied and engaging role where no two days are the same

• The opportunity to gain formal qualifications while you work

• Hands-on training and support from a dedicated team

• A workplace where your ideas and initiative are encouraged

• A culture that values development and promotion from within

About the Role

You'll play a pivotal role in our small, supportive team—helping to improve how we work and being a gatekeeper for key financial procedures. You’ll have real influence, ensuring best practices are followed and contributing to improvements that make a difference across the council.

What We’re Looking For

We're searching for someone who is:

• Curious, adaptable, and eager to learn

• Ready to become multi-skilled and take on new challenges

• Detail-oriented, accurate, and committed to high standards

• A confident communicator with a collaborative mindset

• Passionate about delivering excellent service to the community

This is more than a job—it’s a meaningful opportunity to grow with us while serving the people of Tunbridge Wells.

This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS check

What we offer:

• Financial: An attractive basic salary within a clear pay structure
• Holiday Entitlement: 22 days annual leave (increasing to 27 days after 5 years continuous Local Government service) plus three additional days in December and bank holidays.
• Pensions: Membership of the Local Government (CARE – Career Average (Revalued Earnings) Pension Scheme – Employer contribution of 19.7%.
• Free staff parking.
• Hybrid: The Council operates a hybrid working model with minimum 2 days working in the office.
• Access to HAPI an all‑in‑one benefits hub, giving you easy access to a wide range of employee perks, wellbeing support, discounts, and everyday savings.
• Personal Development: Invaluable training opportunities for continuing professional development.
• Employee Assistance Programme: The Council has partnered with Health Assured to provide staff with access to EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) to assist in balancing everyday life with the requirement of work and home.
• Take a look here at all the additional benefits that we offer.

Equal Opportunities

Tunbridge Wells – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Safeguarding

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employee and volunteers to share this commitment.