**External role** Littlehampton Town Council - Finance Manager

We are seeking an experienced and professional Finance Manager to support the delivery of high‑quality financial management across the organisation. Working as part of the Finance and Service Delivery team, you will help ensure the Council maintains strong financial stewardship, delivers transparent reporting, and complies with all statutory responsibilities.

You will oversee the Council’s Day‑to‑day financial operations including budgets, forecasts, accounting records, financial controls, and risk management. You will produce accurate financial reports for officers, councillors, and committees, manage payroll and VAT processes, and lead on year‑end accounts and internal and external audit activity. The role includes supervising and coordinating the work of finance support staff.

To succeed, you will bring strong technical financial knowledge, methodical work procedures, a confident communication style, and the ability to work accurately while managing a varied workload. Experience in financial management, software, reporting, payroll, and compliance is essential, as is a commitment to integrity, accountability, and high‑quality service delivery.

In return we can offer 23 days annual leave and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. An element of hybrid working and the flexibility to agree a working pattern that suits both you and the needs of the service will be considered in light of the requirements of the role.

For an informal discussion about this role contact Jon Short, Head of Finance and Service Delivery, via email: jshort@littlehampton-tc.gov.uk

If you are interested in this varied role, we would welcome an application from you – only applications submitted using our application form will be considered.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on our website.

Closing date: Midnight 12 April 2026

Shortlisting: Week commencing Monday 13 of April 2026

Interview date: Monday 20 April 2026

Start date: As soon as possible