Finance Officer

We adopt a ‘name blind’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made - please note that this also includes any CV uploaded. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage. Organisation KirkleesDirectoratePublic Health and Corporate Resources Service Area Finance Hours 37Number of Jobs1Location(s)Home Working/ Option to work in Civic Centre 1, Huddersfield, HD1 2NQ Position type PermanentGrade9-10Salary£34,434 - £40,777 Advert Wording We are looking for a Finance Officer to work in the Council’s Central Accountancy team. You will work closely with other team members to provide support to the wider Accountancy service focussing on treasury management, VAT and assistance with the production of the statutory annual financial statements.We offer hybrid working, but most of your time would be working remotely. We also offer flexible working arrangements.You will be AAT qualified, a graduate in a relevant discipline, possess a similar qualification or have a demonstrable ability through experience to work at this level.Experience of working in a finance function providing financial and management accounting support, audit or similar services is desirable but not essential.For further information please contact Graeme Wilde or Sam Whitaker on 01484 221000.Graeme Wilde and Sam Whitaker are the managers for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities.So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email: jobs@kirklees.gov.uk or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Graeme Wilde is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email:or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We encourage you to read ourClosing date04 May 2026, 11:55 PMImportant Information