Senior Finance Officer

The council is dedicated to providing a high quality financial support service. The Council is looking to recruit 2 suitably qualified, enthusiastic and motivated individuals, with relevant experience, to contribute to a highly effective service within the Finance Team responsible for Council-wide financial planning and management and the provision of financial information to a wide range of internal and external users.

You will have at least 3 yearsandrsquo; relevant post qualification experience in a finance related field and an understanding of local government finance and functions. You will provide a range of professional Financial Services functions with a particular focus within either Housing or Childrenandrsquo;s Services. However, specialist knowledge within these areas is not essential as training will be provided. The role also involves work on associated projects, mentoring other Finance staff and supporting the Financial Services Management Team in the delivery of work programmes., Disability Confident
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The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:

andbull; Agile Working andndash; blended working with a strong emphasis on the freedom to work from home

andbull; 32 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)

andbull; Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions

andbull; Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes

andbull; Staff equality forums

andbull; Green Car Leasing Scheme (if applicable)

andbull; Access to a wide range of training, learning and development

andbull; Physiotherapy service

andbull; Confidential counselling service

andbull; Great wellbeing offer

andbull; Cycle to Work Scheme

andbull; Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts

andbull; Wellbeing Package (subject to availability)

andbull; Local and National retailer discounts

andbull; Arriva Employee Travel Club