Finance Manager

Berry Recruitment • Permanent • Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, England, United Kingdom • £44.08k - £47.18k / year • 1d ago

Finance Manager

Newton Ayliffe - Hybrid
Full Time | 37 Hours per Week
£44,075 - £47,181 per annum
Market supplement available for an exceptional candidate (up to £51,356)

Make a Difference in Your Community

Great Aycliffe Town Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Finance Manager to join its Corporate Management Team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified finance professional to play a key role in supporting the strategic and financial management of one of the largest and most active town councils in the country.

Reporting directly to the Town Clerk, you will lead a small finance team and take responsibility for the Council's financial management, ensuring strong governance, regulatory compliance and value for money across a wide range of community services and facilities.

About the Role

As Finance Manager and Responsible Financial Officer (RFO), you will:

Lead and manage the Council's finance function and finance team.
Prepare and monitor annual budgets and medium-term financial plans.
Produce year-end accounts and statutory financial returns.
Oversee treasury management, payroll, accounts payable and receivable.
Manage audit processes, financial controls and risk management arrangements.
Provide strategic financial advice and support to Members and senior officers.
Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and best practice.

About You

We are looking for a finance professional who can demonstrate:

Significant financial management experience, ideally within local government or the public sector.
Strong knowledge of budgeting, financial planning and year-end accounts.
Experience of leading teams and managing financial systems and controls.
Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
A relevant accountancy qualification or equivalent experience.

What We Offer

Competitive salary package.
Local Government Pension Scheme.
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
Generous annual leave entitlement.
Discounted membership at Oak Leaf Sports and Golf Complex.
The opportunity to make a real impact within the local community.

If you are an ambitious finance professional looking for a rewarding leadership role within a forward-thinking and community-focused organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 12 noon, 29 June 2026

Interview Date: 6 July 2026

For more information contact Dani at Berry Recruitment Darlington on (phone number removed)

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.

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