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Specialist - Finance (Capital, Assets and Treasury)

Guildford Borough Council

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Millmead House Offices, Millmead, Guildford GU2 4BB (On-Site)

Permanent, Full time

No DBS check required

£41,110 - £53,976

37 hours


An opportunity has arisen within Finance for a Specialist Finance (Capital, Assets and Treasury). 

The role will support all of the technical functions within the council including VAT, Systems, Closure of Accounts, MTFP, Treasury Management, reserves, monitoring and support to the CFO and their team. 

This role will support the Corporate Planning function within Finance. This includes all technical areas such as Treasury Management, Audit, Capital, Reserves, Monitoring, accounts closedown and MTFP.

The ideal candidate would have

  • Good working experience and knowledge of specialist area
  • Working knowledge of legislation
  • Proven ability to give sound advice and guidance on a limited range of cases, topics or issues
  • Experience of working with systems relevant to specialist area
  • Experience of casework, within specialist area, some of which can be complex, and with some guidance and support of more experienced staff, occasionally referring to Senior Specialists for work outside previous experience
  • Works well as part of a team

 AAT or studying AAT essential

For more information on this role please contact Jo Knight, Assistant Finance Director, at Jo.Knight@guildford.gov.uk

About Guildford

Guildford is a regional centre for leisure, business, education, shopping and culture set in beautiful countryside that includes the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Guildford is a thriving market town and is a principal shopping destination with a vibrant night time economy. The town’s geographical location provides excellent transport links in all directions, London is just 30 minutes away on the train and the town is well-served by frequent bus routes and subsidised Park and Ride facilities.  All of this contributes to a quality of life that attracts many people to live, work in and visit Guildford.

We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment.  To fulfil this commitment we have robust systems in place for the safe recruitment of staff and volunteers.


Closing date: Fri 07/03/2025 at 23:59
Job reference: 3/25/305225
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