Senior Finance Assistant
Senior Finance Assistant
Role Number: RF295
Grade D: £25,989 – £28,142 pro-rata (pay award pending)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 22.2 per week – 3 days per week (Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday)
Why join us?
Working for Cannock Chase District and Stafford Borough Councils gives you the opportunity to
make a real difference while enjoying excellent terms and benefits, including:
- Flexitime scheme to support work–life balance
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- 23 days annual leave, rising to 26 days after 5 years continuous service (pro-rata)
- Discounted Council Leisure Centre Membership
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Free Car Parking
- Casual Car User Allowance
About the role
We are recruiting for a Senior Finance Assistant to join our Exchequer Team.
Working three days per week, you will be instrumental in the successful delivery of our Council’s corporate banking functions. You will play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely administration of the Council's banking activities, supporting the secure management of public funds and helping to maintain high standards of financial governance.
You will undertake a varied role involving the day-to-day administration of the Council's banking processes. Your duties will include obtaining and reviewing bank statements, importing daily bank files for the Council's income management system, investigating unidentified receipts and payments, allocating income, clearing suspense transactions and maintaining accurate records. Resolving queries from both internal and external stakeholders will also be key aspects of your role.
You will also prepare and administer documentation required to initiate payment processes, ensuring all supporting information is complete, accurate and compliant with the Council's financial procedure rules before payments are authorised through the appropriate approval routes.
About you
This role requires a methodical and organised individual with excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy. You will be comfortable working with financial information and investigating queries to successful conclusions. As many tasks are time-critical, you must be able to prioritise competing demands whilst maintaining consistently high standards of work. This includes being self motivated, with the confidence to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.
Experience of public sector finance and and practical knowledge of computerised financial ledger systems is desirable. If you are actively studying or a recently qualified AAT Technican (Level 4) then this would also be seen as advantageous. Proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Excel, are essential.
Further details are available in the supporting documentation.
If you would like an informal discussion regarding this post, please telephone 01543 464388 and ask for Ann-Marie Jones or email ann-mariejones@cannockchasedc.gov.uk
Ready to make a difference?
If you’re looking for a role where your expertise will be valued, your development supported, and your work will have a meaningful impact across two ambitious local authorities, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next step in your career with us.
How to apply
Apply online at: https://staffordandcannockjobs.engageats.co.uk
If you require alternative ways of applying or need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us on 01543 462621 or email us quoting the role number at:
✉ recruitment@cannockchasedc.gov.uk
Closing date: Friday 31st July 2026
Cannock Chase District and Stafford Borough Councils are Equal Opportunities Employers
Salary range
- £25,989 - £28,142 per year