Finance Officer

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Finance Officer

£32,790 up to £35,163 inclusive annual salary + up to 19.7 percent employer pension contribution

Permanent

Full-time (37 hours/week)

Flexible working options including hybrid

P2150

About the role

In this post you will provide a range of practical and technical accounting services for a range of functions such as invoicing, debt management, accounts payable, cashiering, housing rents. You will be responsible for and expected to take ownership of calculating, reconciling, investigating and resolving any discrepancies in areas of work assigned. You will also provide support to the Financial Accountant (Controls) on other functions as needed from time to time.

About you

• Previous experience in finance or accounting with a solid understanding of core accounting concepts such as debits, credits, balance sheet, revenue accounts, accruals, reconciliation processes etc.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with the ability to interrogate and interpret financial data accurately
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams
• IT literacy including MSOffice (especially Excel) and the ability to use financial systems for data input and enquiries

Join us in making St Albans City and District carbon neutral by 2030, guided by our Sustainability and Climate Crisis Strategy, we put the environment at the heart of every decision. We live our values—trust, care, confidence, collaboration, and customer focus—while delivering sustainable services, reducing environmental impact and making a difference.

St Albans is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history which can be seen in the Roman remains and variety of beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set within green belt, off the M25, A1M and M1 the District includes a cathedral, vibrant city centre and thriving villages. Our centrally located offices in the city are near to the station (London St Pancras 20 minutes), shops and restaurants. In short it is a great place to live and work.

In addition to working within a great team and a comprehensive salary you will have access to:

• 26.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) + bank holidays.
• Local Government Pension Scheme with current employer contribution up to 19.7 percent employer contributions
• Flexible working options
• Staff Parking Permit
• Reimbursement of professional fees
• Comprehensive development and training
• Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres
• Access to discounts and benefits via online platform

Additional Information

• Disability Confident
  We are proud to be a Disability Confident employerand guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets all the essential criteria for the post.
• Safeguarding
  This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check.
• English Fluency
  The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.

For an informal discussion, please contact Magda McCormack, Senior Financial Accountant on Magdalena.McCormack@StAlbans.gov.uk.

A detailed job description and person specification are published on the advert for this role. The person specification sets out the criteria we use to assess applicants. The Council reserves the right to reject applicants at the shortlisting stage, where the application process has not been completed correctly.

For full details and to learn more about us visit Jobs and Careers or email recruitment@stalbans.gov.uk or telephone (01727) 819251 stating your details and the post reference number.

Closing date for applications: 19 January 2026

Interviews are scheduled for w/c: 26 January 2026

NOTE: Interviews are conducted throughout the application process. We reserve the right to close the vacancy at an earlier date and we strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.