Finance Assistant (2 Posts)
Company
Location
Derby, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
8/13/2025
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Description
Closing date: 31 August 2025
The team supporting Children's Services within the Financial Management and Strategy section of the Finance Service are looking for Finance Assistant to assist in the provision of high quality and effective financial services. The team provides finance support to all areas of the Children’s Services department and works alongside the School Finance Service.
The Finance section is currently going through a Finance Improvement Project which is set to change the way we operate into a new, dynamic and modern way of working. The project has dedicated workstreams aimed at process re-design to make them easier, faster, and more efficient, transforming reporting, improving our service delivery channels, and building up our training and continuous professional development which will better support you and colleagues across the organisation.
Previous experience in a finance role is required and familiarity with SAP is an advantage. You will need to be organised, willing to learn and be attentive to detail. The role provides an ideal opportunity for someone looking to continue or commence a formal qualification in Accounting such as AAT (dependent on approval to study).
Support & Benefits:
The team supporting Children's Services within the Financial Management and Strategy section of the Finance Service are looking for Finance Assistant to assist in the provision of high quality and effective financial services. The team provides finance support to all areas of the Children’s Services department and works alongside the School Finance Service.
The Finance section is currently going through a Finance Improvement Project which is set to change the way we operate into a new, dynamic and modern way of working. The project has dedicated workstreams aimed at process re-design to make them easier, faster, and more efficient, transforming reporting, improving our service delivery channels, and building up our training and continuous professional development which will better support you and colleagues across the organisation.
Previous experience in a finance role is required and familiarity with SAP is an advantage. You will need to be organised, willing to learn and be attentive to detail. The role provides an ideal opportunity for someone looking to continue or commence a formal qualification in Accounting such as AAT (dependent on approval to study).
Support & Benefits:
- Generous Annual Leave Scheme (25 days increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service): Ensuring a healthy work-life balance.
- Flexi Time Scheme: Up to two days flexi leave every four weeks (pro rata for part-time employees), subject to service needs.
- Local Government Pension Scheme: Providing financial security.
- Wellbeing Support Framework: Includes OH physician services, physiotherapy, CBT, and in-house counselling.
- Employee Wellbeing Support: Fast track physiotherapy, confidential psychological support services, Employee Assistance Programme, and “Wisdom” app.
- Training and Development: Opportunities for professional qualifications and ongoing training.
- Cycle to Work Scheme: Promoting a healthy lifestyle.
- Our Derbyshire Rewards: a package of benefits and discounts.
- & much more
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