Job Description

Recruitment of Finance Officer - Eastleigh Town Council

Salary Scale: NJC SCP 24 - 28 (currently 34,314 to 37,938 p/a inclusive) pro-rata

(30 hours / week) (depending on experience and qualifications) (pay award pending)

Plus: LGPS or Nest Pension access, Free Parking, Possible TUSKER Car Scheme.

Eastleigh Town Council is seeking to appoint a highly proactive,

experienced

, knowledgeable and enthusiastic Finance Officer to support the council's various officers and Councillors in ensuring that the financial engine room of the council is organised, structured, adaptable and efficient at all times. The Officer will have responsibility for ensuring that the Town Clerk & RFO is supported in having access to accurate, up to date and timely financial information always available. This will be very much a pro-active role within the office environment, and not one for somebody who wants routine and repetition.

The council is still relatively new, having been established in May 2022, and whilst it does not currently have an adopted Strategic Plan as such, it is already a long way down the line of creating one and has already adopted a set of core values. This post will be key in ensuring that the council's financial information is constantly monitored, working closely with the Town Clerk & RFO in ensuring potential issues are identified in a timely manner, especially in relation to its published plans.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have relevant experience - a track record of working in a financial environment, an ability to interact with differing groups of people, have excellent IT skills in a range of accounting software in particular, experience of preparing and delivering financial reports, be self-motivated and possess sound communication and organisational skills.

It is not essential that candidates have a level of local government experience, though a basic knowledge of how local councils at the Town Council level operate would be of some benefit. Attendance at evening meetings and weekend events may be required occasionally, for which time off in lieu will be granted.

Eastleigh Town Council is committed to Equality of Opportunity and actively welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

This process is being managed by a third party acting for the Town Council. For an informal discussion and to access the Recruitment Pack then please call Mr Reg Williams on 07494 760535.

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 12 Noon on Thursday 3rd July 2025.

Interviews will take place in Eastleigh on Thursday 17th July 2025.

It is hoped the new Finance Officer will commence around Monday 11th August 2025.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 34,314.00-37,938.00 per year

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Application question(s):

Do you have an AAT or higher qualification, or are currently working toward?
Experience:

Financial management: 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 03/07/2025
Reference ID: ETC 001
Expected start date: 11/08/2025