Summary
Area: Finance
Salary: £51,928 - £54,143 per annum
Hours: 37
Closing Date: 27-Sep-2026@23:59
Description
A career-defining opportunity
Gedling Borough Council is seeking a capable Finance Business Partner (Technical) to join our Financial Services team. Supporting the Financial Services Manager, you will help deliver the Council’s statutory accounts and technical accounting requirements while developing your expertise during a major period of change.
Local government is entering an important and exciting period of change, creating opportunities to strengthen services, modernise financial arrangements and help shape resilient, future-focused public service delivery. Alongside business-as-usual responsibilities, you will contribute to improvement and transformation work that supports the Council and the communities it serves.
About the role
Reporting to the Financial Services Manager, you will support technical accounting, coordinate agreed workstreams and supervise a small team. The Financial Services Manager retains overall accountability.
• Support preparation of the Statement of Accounts and Whole of Government Accounts, including allocated sections and working papers.
• Coordinate information and queries for the external audit process.
• Undertake agreed Collection Fund, capital and VAT accounting, statutory returns and analysis, escalating significant matters as required.
• Maintain effective financial controls, reconciliations and assurance arrangements.
• Provide technical guidance on accounting standards, legislation and financial regulations.
• Contribute to service improvement, transformation and future-focused finance work.
• Provide day-to-day supervision and development for the technical finance team.
About you
You will be CCAB qualified, hold an equivalent qualification, or have substantial relevant knowledge and experience. You will understand local government statutory accounts, the CIPFA Code and external audit. Experience of Collection Fund, capital or VAT accounting would be valuable, with development available where needed.
You will be analytical, organised and able to explain technical matters clearly. You will build effective relationships, manage competing deadlines and seek guidance when appropriate.
Why join us?
• A visible and influential role at the heart of the Council’s financial governance.
• The chance to shape technical finance arrangements during an important period of change and transformation.
• Opportunities to work across organisational boundaries, broaden your experience and build valuable professional networks.
• A supportive team environment with genuine scope to lead improvement and develop others.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, generous annual leave, free parking, discounted gym membership, hybrid and flexible working, and learning and development opportunities.
• The satisfaction of using your expertise to protect public money and support high-quality services for residents and communities.
Join the journey
If you are ready for a role that offers technical challenge, professional development and the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution, we would love to hear from you. Join us in keeping Gedling financially strong today while helping to shape modern, resilient and effective local public services for the future.
Please note, you must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application; we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Person Specification
Key: D=Desirable, E=Essential, I=Interview, A=Application Form, T=Test, M=Medical
Relevant Experience
| Requirement | Assessment | Criteria |
| (E) |
(A/I/T) |
Considerable experience in local government finance |
| (E) |
(A/I) |
Extensive knowledge and experience in production of the Statement of Accounts and Whole of Government Accounts in accordance with the CIPFA code of practice and liaising with external auditors |
| (E) |
(A/I) |
Experience in Collection Fund accounting, producing the year-end accounts, budget monitoring and involvement in key government returns such as NNDR1 & NNDR3 |
| (E) |
(A/I/T) |
Evidence of analytical ability including provision of commercial and financial insights to support decision making |
| (E) |
(A/I/T) |
Knowledge and experience of application of organisational policies e.g. Financial Regulations, at both a Corporate and Departmental Level |
| (E) |
(A/I/T) |
Working knowledge and experience of application of CIPFA Accounting Codes of Practice |
| (E) |
(A/I/T) |
Knowledge and experience in the implementation and adaptation of financial management systems and use of business software packages |
| (D) |
(A/I) |
Knowledge and experience of the Agresso Financial Management System is desirable |
| (E) |
(A/I/T) |
Experience in the development of Corporate Financial Strategies e.g. capital strategy and their subsequent implementation |
| (E) |
(A/I) |
Experience of effectively managing the performance of individuals, teams and services through use of performance management systems. |
Qualifications / Training
| Requirement | Assessment | Criteria |
| (E) |
(A) |
CCAB qualified accountant or equivalent, or qualified by substantial knowledge and experience |
Job Related Skills
| Requirement | Assessment | Criteria |
| (E) |
(A/I/T) |
Ability to analyse and evaluate complex information from a variety of sources in order to develop suitable financial strategies |
| (E) |
(A/I/T) |
Ability to think creatively and to generate innovative ideas and practical solutions |
| (E) |
(A/I) |
Skilled negotiator with strong influencing skills. An ability to influence others at a senior level |
| (E) |
(A/I) |
Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with a range of stakeholders |
| (E) |
(A/I) |
Proven ability to inspire and manage teams, both directly and through a matrix management structure, a team player |
| (E) |
(A/I) |
Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to win the respect and trust of colleagues across the Council |
| (E) |
(A/I) |
Highly organized with an excellent ability to manage multiple projects under pressure |
| (E) |
(A/I) |
Strong performance manager with drive and enthusiasm to succeed as part of a team and deliver outstanding results and improved value for money |
Personal Attributes
| Requirement | Assessment | Criteria |
| (E) |
(A/I) |
An ability to motivate others to be successful |
| (E) |
(A/I) |
Highly conscientious and self-motivated with a flexible approach to the demands of the role |
| (E) |
(A/I/T) |
Excellent communicator with strong written and presentation skills for a wide audience from both a financial and non-financial background |
| (E) |
(A/I) |
Strong ethical and professional values |
| (E) |
(A/I) |
Ability to initiate, communicate and implement change |
| (E) |
(A/I) |
Political nous and an ability to work effectively within a political environment |
Equal Opportunities
| Requirement | Assessment | Criteria |
| (E) |
(A/I) |
To understand in a way appropriate to the job, how the principles of equality and diversity need to be applied within the Council |
Work Circumstances
| Requirement | Assessment | Criteria |
| (E) |
(A/I/T) |
Honesty and Integrity |
| (E) |
(I) |
Evidence of a commitment to continuous personal development |
| (E) |
(A/I) |
Ability to work outside normal office hours |
| (E) |
(A/I) |
Ability and willingness to travel both inside and outside the Council area as required |
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