Corporate Finance Technician, Fixed term to October 2027
Northumberland County Council's (NCC) vision is 'Land of Great Opportunities', for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work. The Corporate Finance Team provides strategic and technical financial support across the Council, helping to ensure strong financial governance, effective resource management and compliance with statutory requirements. Working within a collaborative and professional team, this role supports a range of specialist Corporate Finance functions that are critical to the Council's financial resilience and long-term sustainability. We are looking for a Corporate Finance Technician to contribute to the delivery of high-quality finance services that support the Council's strategic priorities and transformation ambitions. The successful candidate will work across a variety of technical areas including Treasury Management, Capital Accounting, balance sheet management and statutory reporting, whilst supporting the administration and reconciliation of the Council's third-party lending arrangements.
What you’ll be doing:
- Supporting the Council's Treasury Management function and Asset Valuation processes.
- Managing reconciliations relating to the Council's lending and third-party financial arrangements.
- Preparing and monitoring invoices, repayments, interest calculations and associated balance sheet accounting entries.
- Supporting the management and reconciliation of key balance sheet accounts.
- Assisting with year-end financial reporting and statutory accounting processes.
- Providing administrative support for governance and decision-making processes, including minute taking and record management.
- Uploading and processing journals and maintaining accurate financial records.
- Building effective working relationships with colleagues, subsidiaries, partners and external stakeholders.
What you’ll bring:
- A relevant finance qualification (AAT or equivalent) or demonstrable experience within a finance-related role.
- Experience of financial reconciliations, accounting processes and financial record management.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Experience of working with complex financial data and spreadsheets.
- The ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
- A commitment to maintaining high standards of accuracy, governance and customer service
Why choose us?
- 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexi scheme (if applicable) - up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
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Corporate Finance Technician in Morpeth employer: Northumberland County Council
Northumberland County Council is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. With a strong commitment to employee growth, the council offers generous benefits such as 26 days of annual leave, automatic enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme, and opportunities for professional development. Working at County Hall in Morpeth, you will be part of a collaborative culture that values innovation and community impact, making it a rewarding place to advance your career while making a meaningful difference.
Contact Details:
Northumberland County Council Recruitment Team
