JOB TITLE Finance Business Support Officer
POST NUMBER 013355
WEEKLY WORKING HOURS 37
SALARY RANGE £26,824 to £ 29,540 pa – pro rata for hours worked
TYPE OF CONTRACT Permanent
LOCATION Hybrid / Stevenage
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join our Systems and Reconciliation Team within Finance Business Unit.
The unit is a busy one encompassing a wide range of functions. These include; Accountancy, Systems and Reconciliation, Commercial Property Management and Legal Services. The post holder will work primarily within the Systems and Reconciliation team but will provide administration support across the whole of the business unit.
ABOUT YOU
The ideal candidate will have experience working within an accounting environment in an administrative capacity. An AAT level 2 accounting qualification or equivalent will be of advantage. You will need a good eye for detail, be a confident user of Microsoft office applications and have good verbal and written communication skills in order to deal with customers.
OUR BENEFITS
• Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants.
• Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements.
• Part time and Job share opportunities - all our full-time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave.
• 25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service)
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues
• Season ticket loans and discounts for public transport.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Stevenage Credit Union: secure savings, free life insurance and access to cheap loans.
• Employee Discounts: via monthly paid membership of the Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC)
• Discounted Health and Fitness membership
• Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union.
HOW TO APPLY
All applications must be made on online - please visit Jobs website (Webrecruit)
For an informal discussion about this role please contact
Name Donna Christie
Job Title Debt Manager
Phone Number 07851 260485
Email donna.christie@stevenage.gov.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications: 13 May 2026
Interviews will be held week commencing: 18 May 2026
Please note that if we receive a large volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the published closing date
Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board
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