Job Description

Salary

30,195 - 33,579 Per annum - Pro rota (pay award pending)

Contractual hours

25.5

Basis

Part time

Region

South

Job category/type

Finance & Accountancy

Date posted

29/07/2025

Are you a problem solver with an eye for finer details?

This role is perfect for you as it requires you to identify and allocate payments made to the council ensuring payments are allocated to the correct accounts in a timely manner.

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Finance Officer (Banking Lead) to join our friendly and professional team. Under supervision you will provide a full range of finance functions, including importing payments to the Councils financial system, allocating payments received, trace missing payments, process refunds, carry out reconciliations. You will deal with customers, both internal and external.

The hours for this role will be 25.5 per week (preferably over 5 days but open to discussion)

You will:

Have a minimum of 5 GCSE's or equivalent, including Maths and English at grade C or above Experience of working in a financial environment Have displayed a good level of numeracy at interview Be computer literate with a sound knowledge of Microsoft 365 - Outlook and Excel. Be quick to learn and accept new concepts, rules and systems Work accurately under pressure and to tight timescales


What we can offer in return is a great place to work. We believe that all employees make a valuable contribution to the work of the Council and that is why we encourage a trusting and open culture where each employee is supported and respected equally, ideas are actively sought and self-development promoted.

What's in it for you?

30,195 - 33,579 Per annum - Pro rota (pay award pending) 24 - 26 days annual leave plus an additional 5 days for 5 years local authority continuous service Hybrid working Parking on site Local Government Pension Scheme and AVC provision Employee Assistance Programme (free 24 hour legal, financial and personal advice for employees) Wide range of employee discounts at high street retailers, including supermarkets, stores and restaurants
A cycle to work scheme which could save you around 40% on cycles and accessories

About us

As one of the largest districts in the country, with 6 towns and a close relationship with neighbouring conurbations, the New Forest provides a supportive environment in which everyone who works for us can help drive our aims.

At NFDC we believe that all our employees make a valuable contribution to the work of the council and that's why we encourage a trusting and open culture where each employee is supported and respected equally, where ideas are actively sought and self-development promoted. We also recognise the value of a highly motivated and engaged workforce and we actively promote a good work/life balance. We're keen to support career development and help all colleagues to be the best they can be.

We are proud of our values, please watch this short video to find out more. LEAF Learning Empathy Ambition Fairness (youtube.com)

If you're ambitious and passionate, are driven to deliver, and want to be part of our team, we welcome your application.

To view full details of what you can expect from working for NFDC and to view the full job description, please click on the candidate pack attached.

Click here to see why employees think that New Forest District Council is a great place to work: Working for NFDC

For more detailed information or an informal chat please contact Lisa Conway lisa.conway@nfdc.gov.uk 023 8028 5003.

Closing date:

11pm on 10th August 2025

Interview Date:

21st August 2025