Job Description

Job Introduction

Senior Finance Officer

Permanent, 37 hours per week (Part-time 30+ hours will be considered)

34,314 - 37,938 per annum (Pay award pending)

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and proactive finance professional to join our hard-working and friendly team. You will support our Principal Accountant in preparing revenue budgets, closing accounts, completing returns and calculating the Council's tax base.


Ideally you will be AAT qualified with considerable experience in the preparation and management of budgets and closure of accounts in a busy organisation. You will be able to work independently, providing advice to officers at all levels, and also work well as part of a team. You will be a quick learner, able to pick up complex accounting concepts such as the Collection Fund and take responsibility for areas of work such as returns and reserves.


No candidate will meet every single desired qualification so if your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you.

About You

We are looking for an individual who has:

Excellent communication skills A willingness to work as part of a team A flexible approach combined with a positive attitude Accuracy and attention to detail Ability to plan, prioritise and organise own workload to meet deadlines while working under pressure IT literate with a good knowledge of Microsoft Office in particular Excel Significant experience in a finance role Experience of preparing and managing budgets as well as closing accounts Able to work independently Local Government experience would be desirable.

About Us

Wychavon District Council is a great place to work, with high levels of resident satisfaction and motivated staff who enjoy working with us. Located in South Worcestershire the district boasts a beautiful natural environment, a rich heritage and plenty to do and see.


We pride ourselves on being a progressive organisation who spends time and energy on what we know matters to our residents and communities - things like creating jobs, keeping the streets clean, helping people feel safe and preventing homelessness.


Our staff are at the heart of what we do, and as a result we are always looking to recruit, develop and retain the very best talent we can find. That's why, as well as a rewarding career, we offer a range of attractive benefits, such as:

Agile Working (60% minimum office based) Excellent pension scheme Generous annual leave entitlement Options to purchase additional annual leave Regular job-specific training Discounted Gym and swim membership Free Employee Assistance scheme including access to counselling services Free annual flu vaccinations Health and Wellbeing support Cycle to Work scheme Employee Discounts with a range of companies including EE and Kaarp discount scheme which provides a range of employee discounts for days out and holidays


For further information about the role please contact Sue Gladwyn, Principal Accountant on 01386 565506 or email sue.gladwyn@wychavon.gov.uk or Alice Mason, Head of Financial Services on 01386 565501 or email alice.mason@wychavon.gov.uk

Closing Date: Sunday 22 June 2025

Interviews Date: Tuesday 1 July 2025

Please note if we experience a high intake of applications, we may close the role and interview for the position sooner than advertised.