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<h2>Job introduction</h2>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.<h2>About the role</h2>To administer a Recruitment and Payroll customer support service to multi clients. Update and maintain employee payroll records to a high standard of accuracy and attention to detail. A point of contact for complex Recruitment and payroll queries, such as absence, overpayments, underpayments and salary increments Using knowledge and the ability to interpret various Terms and Condition across multi clients&nbsp;To provide a range of high-quality payroll support, delivering excellent customer service by giving the customer the best possible experience. Providing accurate information and support in response to customers enquires according to agreed procedures, polices, practices and regulatory and legislative requirements.&nbsp;To ensure an integrated approach to Payroll services through assisting with the implementation of new technologies, methodologies and processes which contribute to organisational effectiveness.<h2>Additional information</h2>We are looking for somebody who is motivated with the ability to manage and prioritise your own workload in a fast paced environment. With the ability to build and maintain good working relationships with a wider range of colleagues, internal and external customers to deliver the service.&nbsp;You must have Excellent IT skills with good knowledge of office applications with effective communication skills both verbally (face to face and by telephone) and in writing. Be able to influence and negotiate when advising and supporting customers particularly in relation to sensitive situations to achieve desired outcomes.<h2>Company information</h2>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about <a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU?si=zk_5W7HktpP-iZ5U" target="_blank">what its like to work at West Northants Council.</a>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

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Are you ready to take on a role where your financial expertise makes a real difference? We’re looking for a motivated and commercially minded&nbsp;Finance Business Partner to join our team, with a focus on housing and temporary accommodation.This opportunity is open to finance professionals from any sector including practice, industry or public service. What matters most is your drive, curiosity and willingness to take on a challenge.The rising demand for temporary accommodation is a significant and evolving challenge for councils. Costs are increasing, affordable housing is limited and budgets need to work harder than ever. In this role, you will help us understand the drivers behind these challenges, provide clear insights and shape strategies that protect both residents and resources.You’ll also be joining a supportive finance community where collaboration, learning and career development are encouraged. Our benefits We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:<ul>
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Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>
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Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>
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Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>
<li>Car Lease scheme</li>
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Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>
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Ongoing training and development opportunities.</li>
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A variety of flexible working options to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li>
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Our West Ways of Working&nbsp;– We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>
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Making a difference - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>
</ul> What will you be doing? <ul>
<li>Working closely with housing and operational teams to understand the true costs of temporary accommodation.</li>
<li>Building and maintaining financial models to test scenarios and support better decision making.</li>
<li>Turning complex financial data into clear insights that colleagues and senior leaders can use with confidence.</li>
<li>Identifying risks, spotting trends and helping shape strategies that deliver positive outcomes.</li>
<li>Acting as a trusted partner who balances financial sustainability with community needs.</li>
</ul> About you We welcome applications from all finance backgrounds. What matters is your motivation and ability to bring fresh thinking. You will have:<ul>
<li>Experienced in management accounting or business partnering in any sector.</li>
<li>Strong Excel and modelling skills, with the ability to create practical, flexible tools.</li>
<li>You enjoy working with people as much as with numbers, and you know how to turn complex financial data into conversations and insights that colleagues can act on</li>
<li>A proactive, problem-solving approach and the confidence to influence and challenge.</li>
<li>A passion for using your skills to make a positive impact.</li>
</ul> About us We're a relatively new council, following one of the largest shake-ups in local government reform in recent history. We're continuing an exciting journey to deliver exceptional services for our residents, customers and communities.Our vision at West Northamptonshire Council is 'to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive'. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.At West Northants Council, it's about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.When potential is unlocked, talent thrives.Choose a career that offers you a true sense of achievement, fills you with pride and challenges you in a positive way, every day.•&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Our Glassdoor rating is one of the highest in the region, reflecting the positive culture and supportive environment we’ve built.•&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;We offer flexible, hybrid working to help you balance work and life.• &nbsp; &nbsp;You’ll have the opportunity to influence real change and make a meaningful difference in the community.• &nbsp; &nbsp;Competitive salary and benefits, plus ongoing professional development.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

Finance Business Partner

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Are you a talented and enthusiastic AAT qualified or part qualified CCAB accountant?You will be responsible for supporting Children Services Finance in DSG and Schools, whilst also supporting the Senior and Strategic Finance Business Partners in the effective setting, management and control and closedown of the annual DSG and Schools budget, the Council’s DSG &amp; Schools Medium-Term Financial Strategy, the revenue implications of Schools capital programme, and the overall control environment for DSG &amp; Schools with focus on strong financial governance and accountability. You will also be involved in North Northamptonshire Schools Forum.For an informal discussion on the role, please contact Children Services Strategic Finance Business Partner: <a href="mailto:yoke.obrien@northnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">yoke.obrien@northnorthants.gov.uk</a> &nbsp;Interviews Week commencing 6th October 2025Our benefits Here at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:<ul>
<li>a competitive salary</li>
<li>a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li>
<li>lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li>
<li>generous leave entitlement (28&nbsp;days, rising to 33&nbsp;days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li>
<li>hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li>
</ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.What will you be doing? You will support budget holders in financial planning and budget modelling for different scenarios. You will ensure accurate and timely budget monitoring including risk appraisals for DSG and Schools.You will develop financial systems and processes to ensure robust governance whilst also bringing in new methods of working through the use of business and operational process improvements.You’ll be supporting the production of the Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP) and Capital Strategy and the development of improved financial awareness of budget managers and staff through the development and delivery of management training.You will be also be reporting back to North Northamptonshire Schools Forum on all matters relating to schools finance. About you You will be CCAB part qualified /AAT qualified /equivalent or have significant financial experience with an understanding of how local government works including the complexities and challenges it faces.You’ll be enthusiastic, innovative and driven with up to date knowledge of accounting policy such as IFRS, CIPFA codes of practice.You be able to demonstrate the ability to work in partnership with private, public and voluntary organisations and be driven and have initiative and confidence.You will be experienced in analysing and addressing complex issues.Knowledge and experience of DSG and Schools will be desirable. About us Our Values and BehavioursOur values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are:Customer-focused Respectful Efficient Supportive TrustworthyOur Key CommitmentsOur key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most.We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.North Northamptonshire Council re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant in June 2024 which highlights the Council’s pledge to support the Armed Forces community. The council obtained the silver status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and we are now currently working towards achieving Gold status.Further information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk) Skills: Up to date knowledge of accounting policy such as IFRS, CIPFA codes of practice. Ability to work in partnership with private, public and voluntary organisations. Experienced in analysing and addressing complex issues. Knowledge and experience of DSG and Schools desirable. Qualifications: You will be CCAB part qualified /AAT qualified /equivalent or have significant financial experience with an understanding of how local government works including the complexities and challenges it faces. Keywords: Finance Accounts

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.<h2>About the role</h2>This is an exciting opportunity within West Northamptonshire Council, one of the largest unitary authorities in the country. We have established our own dedicated Internal Audit, Risk Management, and Counter-Fraud team, and we are looking for a motivated individual to join this growing service.As part of our Internal Audit team, you will primarily support the Council as well as other partners, including Northamptonshire Children’s Trust. Your work will play a crucial role in ensuring the organisation operates effectively and efficiently.While the position offers hybrid working arrangements, you will be required to attend the main Northampton town centre office (One Angel Square) at least one day a week, with additional attendance at other council sites as necessary.We appreciate the interest received in our earlier campaign - previous applicants need not reapply.<h2>Additional information</h2>We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual who holds a full CCAB accountancy qualification or membership of the Institute of Internal Auditors. Alternatively, significant relevant experience commensurate with these qualifications will also be considered.To succeed in this role, you will be a team player with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. You will have meticulous attention to detail, a questioning approach, and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively. Working under pressure to meet personal and team targets should come naturally to you.Equally important is your ability to think strategically and innovatively about how to improve systems and services. You will need to challenge existing processes and work closely with senior leaders to drive meaningful improvements across the organisation.In return, we offer excellent working conditions, including a generous holiday entitlement, a comprehensive pension scheme, and flexible working arrangements. You will also have access to our employee benefits scheme, which includes a lease car sacrifice option and discounts at numerous retail outlets.For an informal discussion about the role please contact:Adrian Ward (Head of Audit and Risk Management) via <a href="mailto:Adrian.Ward@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">Adrian.Ward@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> or Scott Peasland (Internal Audit Manager) via email - <a href="mailto:Scott.Peasland@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">Scott.Peasland@westnorthants.gov.uk</a>Please note, we are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role.<h2>Company information</h2>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about <a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU?si=zk_5W7HktpP-iZ5U" target="_blank">what its like to work at West Northants Council.</a>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

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