Finance Officer

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: Endeavour House, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2BX, hybrid working
• Salary: £29,542 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Hours: 37 hours per week, flexible working options available
• Contract: Permanent

As a modern, flexible and effective organisation, at Suffolk County Council we’re driven to make a positive difference to the environment, the communities we serve and the careers of our people. That’s why, when you join us as a Finance Officer you’ll be encouraged to share your fresh thinking and empowered to explore new ideas that will shape and improve our services as well as your career.

Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities

As a Finance Officer, you’ll play an important part in keeping our transactional finance services running smoothly while helping us shape how they work in the future. You’ll support our accounts payable and accounts receivable teams, getting to know their day-to-day work so you can help resolve issues, manage busy periods and identify smarter, more efficient ways of working. You’ll have the opportunity to develop and test new processes and support changes to financial systems, while maintaining accurate and reliable financial information. Your responsibilities will also include monitoring Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance, helping to protect data integrity, and processing BACS payments and Direct Debit collections. It’s a varied role where you can use your finance knowledge, problem-solving skills and eye for improvement to make a real difference to the service we provide.

You will need

• to be able to work in a financial environment
• an understanding of the accounts payable / accounts receivable environment and be able to analyse data and produce statistics and reports
• the ability to process information accurately
• to provide excellent customer services using your outstanding communication skills.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (JPP), which you can find in the ‘How to apply’ section towards the bottom of this advert.  

If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team

We provide transactional services for the council, including paying suppliers, raising debts, chasing for nonpayment, and collection & allocation of income. We are a friendly, supportive and enthusiastic team who are committed to a high standard of customer care and service delivery.

Empowering Everyone

We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.

For more information

Please contact Liza Cable for a casual conversation. You can contact them by calling 01473 265610 or emailing Liza.Cable@suffolk.gov.uk.

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (Word).

Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.

Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template (Word).

1. Tell us about your experience of working in or supporting a finance team. What were your main responsibilities and how did you contribute to the team?

2. Give us an example of when you have had to analyse or manipulate financial data. What tools did you use and how did you ensure the information you produced was accurate?

3. Give us an example of when you identified an opportunity to improve a financial process or way of working. What did you change or suggest, and what was the outcome?

Step 4 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details).

Please note: Without a supporting statement and CV, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.

For guidance on completing your application, please see our How to Apply page.

Planning to use Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Please ensure your application still reflects your own skills, experience and ideas. If used inappropriately, your application may not be processed. Please read our guidance for using AI to understand what’s acceptable.

Do you need any reasonable adjustments to help you to apply? If you are disabled and/or have additional support needs, you can request reasonable adjustments. You can do this by contacting our Recruitment Team at recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or 03456 014412. You can find examples of possible adjustments on our Reasonable Adjustment pages.

Closing date: 11.30pm, 23 November 2026.

Interview date: 7 December 2026.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid