If you’re familiar with Lincoln, you’ll know how much the city has transformed over the last decade – lively, dynamic and always improving, we are hugely proud of our city and our employees who are always seeking out ways to make Lincoln an even more fulfilling, inclusive and prosperous city in which to work and live.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to join our Financial Services Team in an ambitious and high-performing organisation.
We are looking to appoint a finance professional who will contribute to all aspects of the financial standing, management and reporting of the Council’s financial resources. This post will support the revenue finance function of the Council, including budget setting, monitoring and contributing to the development of business cases and projects and providing financial advice when required.
The ideal candidate will need to be a member of the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT). An understanding of revenue accounting, monitoring and budgeting is essential together with an awareness and general knowledge of Local Government Finance. You must be proficient in the use of computerised financial systems and have excellent communication skills and be able to build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
The Council has a flexible working policy which includes flexitime and hybrid working.
If you feel you have the skills, experience and drive required, we look forward to receiving your application.
For further information on working for the City of Lincoln Council, please visit: www.lincoln.gov.uk/jobs
Benefits we offer:
– Flexible working options / Flexi time scheme.
– Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays.
– Local government pension scheme.
– Employee online discount scheme (including cinema, retail / supermarkets and homeware / tech).
– Health and Wellbeing support.
– Sustainable Travel Options (Tax free bike scheme and discounted City parking).
