Salary: 32,578 36,581 per annumTechnical Finance Officer37 Hours per week (Part time 30+ hours will be considered)Permanent contract -32,578 36,581 per annum.About youWe 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 capital budgets, closing the capital accounts, completing government returns and maintaining the capital programme.Ideally you will be AAT qualified or a part-qualified accountant with experience in the preparation and management of capital budgets and closure of accounts in a busy organisation. You will be able to work independently, providing advice to officers, and also work well as part of a team. You will be a quick learner, able to pick up complex accounting concepts, and take responsibility for areas of work such as Community Infrastructure Levy and VAT. Experience of VAT would be especially helpful.No candidate will meet every single desired qualification so if your experience looks a little different from what weve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, wed love to learn more about you.We are looking for an individual who has:Excellent communication skillsA willingness to work as part of a teamA flexible approach combined with a positive attitudeAccuracy and attention to detailAbility to plan, prioritise and organise own workload to meet deadlines while working under pressureAdvanced IT skills with a very good knowledge of Microsoft Office in particular ExcelAt least 2 years experience in a finance roleExperience of preparing and managing budgets as well as closing accountsAble to work independentlyLocal Government experience would be desirable What we can offerOur staff are at the heart of what we do and are key to ensuring we deliver our We are WychavonDistrict Council plan (attached) to make a positive difference to our communities, our economy and our environment. We are always looking to recruit, develop and retain the very best talent we can find. So, as well as a rewarding career, we offer a range of attractive benefits, such as:Excellent pension scheme with employer contributionsGenerous annual leave entitlement with options to purchase additional annual leaveCommitted training programme and development opportunitiesOnsite nursery with 20% staff discountDiscounted Gym and swim membershipHealth and Wellbeing support and a Free Employee Assistance scheme including access to counselling servicesCycle to Work schemeEmployee Discounts with a range of companies including EE and the Kaarp discount scheme.We are an employer that values face to face communication, collaboration and connection, therefore all our roles have an office-based requirement with some agile working as part of the role. Please note: Wychavon District Council does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK. To discuss the post or for further information, please call Zosia Newton on 01386565613 or emailzosia.newton@wychavon.gov.ukor Alice Mason, Head of Financial Services on 01386 565501 or emailalice.mason@wychavon.gov.ukClosing date: Sunday 20 September 2026Interview date: Tuesday 29 September 2026Please note: If we experience a high intake of applications, we may close the role and interview for the position sooner than advertised.Attached documentsEmployee BenefitsWe Are Wychavon planJob DescriptionLocation: Pershore
