Finance Assistant

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To apply: West Lindsey District Council does not accept CV’s or applications on Indeed. All applications must be submitted through our West Lindsey District Council website.

Part time 22 hours per week
Band 6 - £27,254 to £30,024 per annum (pro-rata)
Based at the Guildhall, Gainsborough (with provision to work from home)

24 or 27 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years’ service, flexi time and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

West Lindsey District Council is an organisation striving to provide employees with a positive employment experience which includes strong and supportive leadership, regular employee reviews, open communication and a commitment to employee professional development. This is a part-time role with 22 hours to be worked over 3 or 4 days a week which will include Fridays.

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic finance professional to complete our Financial Services team. You will have abilities in financial support, excellent IT competences, strong communication skills and a track record in delivering a customer focused service.

The successful candidate will be self-motivated, solution focused, willing to learn and challenge and confident in their skills. You will thrive on variety and adding value. The role will report directly to one of the principal corporate accountants but will also be expected to assist in delivering the Council’s financial processes across the whole Finance Team.

We are a solution focused, and results orientated finance team with a passion for change and improvement, if you would like to join us, please visit our website for a full Job Description and Person Specification.

To apply: Please visit our website for a full Job Description and Person Specification, for more details about the role and to apply online. We do not accept applications through Indeed.

Please note we do not accept CV’s as a form of application.

Applicants will be subject to a basic DBS criminal record check.

All recruitment correspondence, including interview invites will be sent out via email.

If you would like to discuss the role, contact Mark Killelay (Principal Corporate Account) on 01427 676567 or via e-mail to arrange an informal discussion mark.killelay@west-lindsey.gov.uk

Closing date: Sunday 26th October 2025

Interview date: Tuesday 4th November 2025

The Council has a commitment to equal opportunities and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. Also, we operate a no smoking policy.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £27,254.00-£30,024.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Gainsborough DN21 2ER

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