Financial Analyst
CompanyBedford Borough Council
Location
Bedford, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At6/1/2026
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£45,800
(£23.49 per hour)
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Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Children’s Services Finance Team for a Financial Analyst on a one-year fixed contract. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic finance professional to join our team.
In this role, you will primarily focus on supporting the grant return process, but you will also assist the management accountant with a variety of ad hoc finance tasks, year-end processes, and monthly financial monitoring. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with financial and non-financial stakeholders to resolve queries and provide support in delivering key finance functions for Children's Services.
We are looking for candidates who are AAT Level 4 qualified. Previous experience in a similar finance role within local government is desirable. You must be able to work at pace, manage multiple priorities effectively, and demonstrate attention to detail in all aspects of your work.
Employees will benefit from a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days. The role offers flexible working hours and location, with the option to work from home or in the office, depending on business needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your finance career in a dynamic team that plays a key role in supporting financial matters within Childrens Services.
For an informal discussion, please contact Lin Liu on 01234 276094 or Sue Sangar on 01234 276527
Closing Date: 3rd July 2026
Interview Date(s): W/C 20th July 2026
How To Apply
When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions. The application questions require a yes/no response. Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria. An optional CV template is provided below.
Please Note
The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:
In this role, you will primarily focus on supporting the grant return process, but you will also assist the management accountant with a variety of ad hoc finance tasks, year-end processes, and monthly financial monitoring. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with financial and non-financial stakeholders to resolve queries and provide support in delivering key finance functions for Children's Services.
We are looking for candidates who are AAT Level 4 qualified. Previous experience in a similar finance role within local government is desirable. You must be able to work at pace, manage multiple priorities effectively, and demonstrate attention to detail in all aspects of your work.
Employees will benefit from a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days. The role offers flexible working hours and location, with the option to work from home or in the office, depending on business needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your finance career in a dynamic team that plays a key role in supporting financial matters within Childrens Services.
For an informal discussion, please contact Lin Liu on 01234 276094 or Sue Sangar on 01234 276527
Closing Date: 3rd July 2026
Interview Date(s): W/C 20th July 2026
How To Apply
When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions. The application questions require a yes/no response. Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria. An optional CV template is provided below.
Please Note
The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:
- a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)
For further information, please email recruitment.team@bedford.gov.uk
Guaranteed interview schemes
Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for. Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.