Finance Business Partner (Corporate Finance)
Details
- Reference: SCC/TP/288765/1717
- Positions: 1
- Salary: £45,680 to £49,588 per annum
- Category: Finance & Accounting
- Contract type: Permanent
- Working hours: 36 hours per week
- Posted on: 23 August 2024
- Closing date: 8 September 2024
- Directorate: Finance & Corporate Services
- Location: Woodhatch Place, 11 Cockshot Hill, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 8EF
Description
We are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all.
This role has a starting salary of £45,680 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week.
We are excited to be hiring a new Finance Business Partner to join our fantastic Corporate Finance team. This is a hybrid role meaning there is the opportunity to combine working in the office and from home. The team is based at Woodhatch Place, Reigate and you will be expected to be in the office at least two days per week, with the possibility of working at one of our other offices if needed.
Rewards and Benefits
- 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
- Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
- An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
- Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
- Paternity, adoption and dependants leave
- A generous local government salary related pension
- Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
- 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year
- Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
About the Role
This position will work across both revenue and capital within the Corporate Finance team and is a great opportunity to be at the heart of the finance function during a particularly interesting and challenging time for Surrey and local government more widely. This is a role that will give the post holder an opportunity to learn and develop in areas that require specialist technical knowledge and as such training and support will be provided to the successful candidate.
Key tasks performed by the role include:
- Revenue and capital budget monitoring
- Maintaining the grants register
- Preparing monthly HMRC returns
- Preparing quarterly and annual government returns
- Performing the monthly settlement activities of capital expenditure
- Contribute to the capital budget setting process
Shortlisting Criteria
To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:
- CCAB qualified / part qualified or equivalent level of experience
- Knowledge and experience of Unit4 or other computerised financial systems
- Knowledge and understanding of public sector accounting best practice
- Experience of working in a busy environment
Please provide your CV and a brief expression of interest (no more than one side of A4).
Contact Us
Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.
For an informal discussion please contact Joe Stockwell (joseph.stockwell@surreycc.gov.uk) or Lucinda Derry (lucinda.derry@surreycc.gov.uk).
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 08/09/2024 with interviews planned for the weeks commencing 9th September 2024 or 16th September 2024.
We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.
Our Values
Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about our values.
Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey handbook also attached provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council.
Our Commitment
Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where:
- The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
- The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form
Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role.
We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
