Job Description

Please note, candidates must apply by completing the online application form via the Denbighshire County Council website in order to be considered for this vacancy.

Finance and Assurance Officer

Job Reference:

FAMA00042D1HME

Location:

County Hall, Ruthin / Hybrid working

Salary:

Grade 6 (31,022 - 33,699 per annum)

Hours:

37 per week

Contract:

Fixed Term for 12 months

Closing date:

22nd September 2025

About the role:

Denbighshire County Council embraces flexible ways of working and hybrid / homeworking options are available.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Finance Team as a Finance and Assurance Officer to provide a full range of accountancy support, including the implementation of a new finance system. This includes financial planning, budgetary monitoring, guidance & advice and helping support the delivery of services within ever tighter cash limited budgets.

You will be an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual with excellent analytical and communication skills.

Appointment subject to satisfactory references.

If you would like to discuss any aspect of the post, please call Ceri W Hughes on 01824 706136 or Steve Gadd on 01824 706090.

What makes Denbighshire County Council a great place to work?

We believe the hard work and commitment of our staff should be properly rewarded, so we offer a range of benefits to help our employees achieve a work/life balance, develop in their career, and we support them in their work.

Flexible and agile working opportunities Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 26 days (plus bank holidays) rising with length of service to a total of 32 days Local Government Pension Scheme Focus on Employee Wellbeing and access to EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) Lifestyle Savings via DCC Rewards Direct (high street shopping, holidays, days out etc) Car salary sacrifice scheme and car leasing scheme Family friendly policies
To view the full list of benefits we offer, please visit our website: www.denbighshire.gov.uk/pay-and-benefits

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for this exciting vacancy, please complete our online application form via the website, where you can also view the full job description and personal specification:

www.denbighshire.gov.uk/work-for-us

APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE THE ONLINE APPLICATION FORM ON OUR WEBSITE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE ROLE.

We regret that we are unable to reply to all applications. If you have not received a reply within three weeks of the closing date, you must assume that you have not been short listed for interview.

Denbighshire County Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to Equal Opportunities and Welsh Language Standards. We welcome applications made in the Welsh Language. Any applications made in the Welsh Language will not be treated less favourably than any submitted in English. This advert information is also available in Welsh.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 31,022.00-33,699.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee mentoring programme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Flexitime Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Paid volunteer time Sick pay Work from home
Application question(s):

Do you hold full membership of AAT or have further professional development in finance? Essential requirement. Do you have significant experience working in a relevant financial or accounting environment? Essential requirement.
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Rhuthun LL15 1AS