Finance Officer

Permanent – 35 hours per week We have an exciting opportunity to join our friendly and forward-looking Finance Performance Team in this well-respected, award-winning organisation managing a £11 billion pension fund. Who we are: We are both a local authority and a pension fund and we’re unique within the Local Government Pension Scheme as the only democratically accountable single purpose pension organisation in the UK. As a local government body, we have a public sector ethos and place a great deal of importance on our organisational Values and Behaviours – which are all about being honest and accountable, professional, progressive and empowering. Take a look at our LinkedIn page to find out more about us and see what we’ve been up to recently! What you’ll be doing: Reporting to the Finance Team Leader, you will deliver high quality, professional and efficient finance and accountancy support for the organisation, assisting in the financial reporting and providing business support to the wider team. Working in line with fraud prevention procedures, your duties will include, but are not limited to, accounting and analysis of investment valuations and transactions, treasury management activities and analysis of contributions income due from employers. You will help monitor and manage the team’s shared email inboxes, responding to queries from internal and external customers promptly and accurately. What you’ll be able to offer: Educated to a minimum of Level 2 qualification standard, you will have proven experience working in a busy office environment within a financial team. With a natural flair for numeracy, strong attention to detail and excellent IT skills (particularly in Excel), you will be comfortable communicating both verbally and in writing. Although not essential, experience in a public sector finance environment would be beneficial. There are two levels to the role allowing for career progression, so we would like the successful candidate to be self-motivated and driven; to aid your career progression we will be willing to offer study support for AAT as you progress through the two levels. What's in it for you: * We have a generous annual leave policy that offers between 28 days and 36 days annual leave depending on length of service, plus all statutory bank holidays and you are able to accrue and take up to 13 extra days leave per year by utilising Flexitime. * We have several work-life balance policies including a Flexible Working Hours policy (Flexitime) which allows you to work your contracted hours to suit both you and the team that you are working in, as well as offering hybrid working enabling you to work from home for up to 3 days per week. * You’ll automatically be enrolled into the LGPS (Local Government Pension Scheme) which provides a salary-related pension, to which the employer contributes. * If the role requires it, we will pay for your professional membership of a recognised accountancy body. * We offer a range of wellbeing initiatives including regular webinars on health & wellbeing, fresh fruit, tea, coffee and employer provided flu vaccination vouchers each year. We also organise regular social and charity events. * We also offer a 24/7 confidential helpline, access to workplace counselling and Occupational Health. * Access to a range of benefits and discounts through the Wider Wallet scheme. * Centrally located modern office for public transport links and staff on-site parking available. Closing date - Friday 1st November