Finance Officer (CSD & H&SC)

About Us

North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.

We have an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Finance Service at North Somerset Council on a 12 month fixed term basis to provide maternity cover.

This post sits within the Corporate Services Directorate which is responsible for providing a wide range of internal support services to the wider organisation. The Finance Service provides a diverse and broad range of financial services to support the council, some of which support budget managers and others which are more technical in nature and support the S151 discharge their responsibilities.

About The Role

Finance Officer (CSD & HSC) - Finance Officer supporting the Corporate Services and Healthy & Sustainable Communities Directorates.

The finance team provides financial support and advice to budget holders, service managers and Heads of Service so in this role you will support the provision of efficient, effective and comprehensive financial service for a required range of financial and management accounting tasks across two directorates. Given the nature of the role and the interaction with budget managers and other finance colleagues, we are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal skills.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Supporting managers and budget holders in service departments with the monitoring of their budgets.
• Supporting the production of financial returns, reports and grant claims.
• Assisting with journals or virements.
• Supporting managers and budget holders in service departments.
• Assisting with budget setting and the preparation of final accounts.

The post is career graded which allows the opportunity for candidates to progress subject to qualifications and experience as detailed in the supporting Person Specification.

Work Style

At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.

These roles fall into the category of Mobile/Field Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:

• Home working.
• 1-2 days per month in the office.
• Comes into the office for meetings or focused work. Virtual connections with the team are essential, with portable technology supporting work on the go.

About You

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about working in finance in the public sector. You should be well organised, resourceful and numerate, with good attention to detail. Experience of working in an accounting environment in the public sector would be an advantage.

We invite applications from candidates who are near the start of their career and passionate about the services they support and keen to understand the business models that underpin services. In return, we offer flexible working arrangements, professional training as well as broader learning opportunities through a rewarding environment.

The role is primarily working from home, with 1-2 days per month based in the office, so the successful candidate would need to be self-motivated, able to prioritise and manage their workload to meet deadlines. Additional skills and experiences for the role are noted below:

Applicants should be able to demonstrate excellent communications skills, have an aptitude to positively embrace and influence change and show they can build effective relationships with finance and non-finance colleagues.

Applicants should ideally be studying towards the Association of Accounting Technician qualification although, a positive approach and relevant transferable skills are equally as important as training and support will be provided.

What We Offer

At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment.

We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Local Government Pension.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums.
• Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year.
• Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team.
• Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes.

Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet.

How To Apply

If you share our vision and values and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.

Contact Information

For further information about the role, please contact Magdeline Price, Senior/Principal Accountant (CSD & H&SC) by email: magdeline.price@n-somerset.gov.uk

Important Information

As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.

Interview Date: Week ending: Friday 31 October 2025.

Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.

Equal Opportunities

At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.