Assistant Finance Officer

Job Introduction

About Us

We’re a place where people make a difference to our members, feel valued and have fun. Our values are our guiding principles. They define how we work and help us to do what we do so well. Our values are; working together in a supportive and honest way, striving to find the best solutions and being open to change and doing things differently.

We have an incredibly exciting journey ahead of us as we deliver an ambitious transformation programme to helps us achieve our strategic objectives and meet the financial targets set out in our Medium-Term Financial Plan. An integral part of this programme is a review of Finance operations.

About the Role

This role will be part of the Helpdesk and Support team, providing the single point of contact for cost centre managers and financial managers to raise financial and accounting enquiries and request support. The Help desk will cover all aspects of financial management including, cost centre management, banking, income, purchasing cards and payments. As Assistant Finance Officer you will be resolving queries either by phone, email or face to face including training as required; or, passing the enquiry through to the relevant centre of expertise team where it is complex or requires technical support. 

You will also be supporting the wider Financial Systems and Support team with financial systems monitoring, administration and processing.

 This post will operate flexibly across Finance, providing finance and accounting support for projects and other Finance Teams as priorities dictate.

About you

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Finance Officer to join the Finance team within Oxfordshire County Council.

You’ll be that person who is always on the lookout for ways to do things better, faster, and more efficiently. You’ll get excited about trying out new ideas, keeping up with changes and innovation within the industry, and wowing people with the service you provide. It’s important to us that you’re a team player – we’re a close-knit team and we all pull together to get things done.

As Assistant Finance Officer, you’ll need to be proactive and organised, be able to keep multiple plates spinning, and be able to work effectively as part of a team. As you’ll be working with people of all levels, it is absolutely key that you can provide great customer service and an aptitude for working collaboratively with colleagues, and partners in problem solving and making informed and insightful decisions.

We look for talented individuals who want to be a part of a small team. We are looking for candidates with:

• Relevant experience in financial administration and accountancy.
• Knowledge and understanding of financial management systems and procedures, including accounting, cost centre management, payments, income, and banking
• Knowledge and understanding of financial control, financial risk management and corporate governance; including the regulatory framework that governs the operation of financial systems.
• Excellent communication skills, confidence and the ability to negotiate.

Rewards and benefits

Our commitment to:
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to:
Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Our commitment to:
Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Our commitment to:
Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, full time and part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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