Job Description

Finance Assistant

24,796 - 25,583 per annum (pro rata if part time) | Permanent | Full Time - although Part Time would be considered (Minimum of 29.6 hours per week)

We are recruiting for a helpful and dedicated individual to join our Finance team as a Finance Assistant. The successful candidate will take a key role in ensuring the team provides the highest level of customer service to our internal and external customers.

The role involves accounts payable, supporting the accountancy and exchequer teams to ensure all processes are completed accurately and efficiently, as well as providing helpdesk support for users of our financial systems across the authority. It is essential that the individual has a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade C or above and experience of working within either an administrative or a finance environment.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please call Sally Piper, Principal Accountant, 01237 428931 for an informal discussion.

For more information or to apply for this position please visit https://careers.torridge.gov.uk to complete an online application form.

Closing Date: 12 October 2025

Interview Date: 23 October 2025

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 24,796.00-25,583.00 per year

Expected hours: No less than 29.6 per week

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Flexitime Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Paid volunteer time Sick pay
Work Location: In person