At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our Housing and Projects team to support budget management and financial reporting.
- Company: Dover District Council, dedicated to delivering first-class public services.
- Benefits: Flexible working, generous leave, healthcare membership, and staff discounts.
- Other info: We value potential and mindset; apply even if you don't meet every requirement.
- Why this job: Build your finance skills in a supportive and dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance and strong analytical skills are preferred.
The predicted salary is between 20790 - 25410 £ per year.
Dover District Council has an exciting agenda to deliver first class public services, putting our residents at the heart of everything we do. From building new, affordable homes to exciting regeneration schemes. A career with Dover District Council offers you the opportunity to excel. As an employer, Dover District Council is proud to provide a supportive, friendly, diverse and flexible working environment in which our employees can thrive. We have a team of enthusiastic employees, delivering services they are passionate about.
The Role & Responsibilities
We are seeking a motivated and proactive individual to join our Housing and Projects team within the Finance department. The successful candidate will play a key role in budget setting, budget monitoring, and financial reporting, including the preparation of accounting entries that contribute to the annual Statement of Accounts. You will work closely with budget managers, providing financial support, guidance, and challenge to help ensure effective financial management and informed decision-making. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a broad range of technical finance skills within a supportive and dynamic environment.
Who We Are Looking For
We’re looking for someone who is highly organised with an eye for detail and accuracy. You do not need to tick every box, if you have strong analytical skills and enjoy working with financial systems, we want to hear from you.
- Experience in a finance environment
- A proven ability to learn new financial systems
- Clear communication skills, especially when supporting colleagues who aren’t finance specialists
- Good organisational skills, with the ability to work calmly under pressure and to tight deadlines
- A positive, team-focused approach and a willingness to learn
Qualifications
Minimum 5 GCSEs (or equivalent), English and Maths (desirable). If you're not sure you meet the criteria, still apply, we value potential and mindset. Due to the nature of this role, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a Basic DBS checks as part of their pre-employment clearances.
What We Can Offer
We provide a friendly and supportive environment for you to excel in. We also offer several employee benefits (subject to eligibility), including:
- Benenden Healthcare Membership and Employee Assistance Programme
- Opt-in Local government pension scheme with the opportunity for staff to make advanced, voluntary contributions (AVCs) to top up their pension
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Staff discount schemes, including reduced leisure centre membership
- On‑site parking (site dependent)
- Cycle2Work Scheme (after probation has ended)
- Generous Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme (after probation has ended)
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance
Our Commitment to Accessible & Inclusive Recruitment
We’re committed to a barrier‑free recruitment experience. If you need adjustments, at any stage, just let us know. We can offer:
- Alternative assessment formats (written, visual, step‑by‑step)
- Flexible interview scheduling
- Extra processing time
- Quiet interview spaces
- Clear and structured onboarding
- No “hidden rules”
We recognise that different people work in different ways, and we embrace that!
What Next?
The closing date for this role is 6th September 2026. We reserve the right to interview and appoint candidates throughout the recruitment process. The quality of your application will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
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