Finance Assistant Job at Webrecruit (Stevenage)

Finance Assistant

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Location:
United Kingdom , Stevenage

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

37280.00 - 40777.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

Join Our Finance Team and make a real impact on housing services in Stevenage. Stevenage Borough Council is looking for a proactive, detail oriented Finance Assistant to play a key role in supporting our Housing General Fund (GF) and Housing Revenue Account (HRA) services. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of our dynamic Housing, Property and Development directorate, working at the heart of services that directly improve the lives of our residents. You’ll provide essential financial insight, help guide decision making, and contribute to the delivery of high quality, sustainable housing services across the town. If you’re motivated, curious, and ready to grow your finance career within a collaborative and purpose driven environment, we’d love to hear from you. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys problem solving, analysing data, and making a real impact through accurate financial stewardship.

Job Responsibility:

Provide accounting and technical support for HRA rent income, repairs and maintenance, capital programmes and service charge accounts
Support cost centre managers by supplying financial information, analysis and forecasting
Monitor budgets, prepare monthly budget reports, and forecast income/expenditure
Produce journals and maintain budgets and actual transactions within the Council’s financial systems
Support preparation of financial information for committee reports and the annual Statement of Accounts
Communicate with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including auditors and service managers
Contribute to team meetings and provide cover for Assistant Finance Business Partners when required

Requirements:

AAT qualification (minimum)
Strong accountancy knowledge, including reconciliations, year-end accruals and prepayments
Advanced Excel skills, including formulas such as XLOOKUP
Ability to analyse and present financial data clearly
Excellent communication skills and confidence delivering training to users
Experience in a financial services environment, including budget setting, monitoring and year end processes
Strong interpersonal skills, able to work effectively with staff at all levels

Nice to have:

Experience with Integra financial systems
Crystal Reports experience
Experience in public sector finance, especially Housing GF and HRA
Evidence of ongoing professional development

What we offer:

Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
Flexible working: Available upon request, subject to operational requirements
Part time and Job share opportunities: All our full-time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated
Leave: A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave
Holidays: 25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service)
Training: An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues
Travel: Season ticket loans and discounts for public transport
Cycling: Cycle to Work scheme
Stevenage Credit Union: Secure savings, free life insurance and access to cheap loans
Employee Discounts: Via monthly paid membership of the Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC)
Wellbeing: Discounted Health and Fitness membership
Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 12, 2026

Expiration:
April 19, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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