Finance Manager

Finance ManagerSalary: NJC Scale 6 (SCP 18-22) £31,537 - £33,699 / £15,768 - £16,849 Pro Rata (depending on experience)Location: The Manor House, Church Street, Littlehampton, BN17 5EWContract: PermanentWorking Pattern: Monday to Friday (hours to be agreed with line manager)Hours: 18.5 hours per week. Occasional evening work.We are seeking an experienced and professional Finance Manager to support the delivery of high-quality financial management across the organisation. Working as part of the Finance and Service Delivery team, you will help ensure the Council maintains strong financial stewardship, delivers transparent reporting, and complies with all statutory responsibilities.You will oversee the Council''s Day-to-day financial operations including budgets, forecasts, accounting records, financial controls, and risk management. You will produce accurate financial reports for officers, councillors, and committees, manage payroll and VAT processes, and lead on year-end accounts and internal and external audit activity. The role includes supervising and coordinating the work of finance support staff.To succeed, you will bring strong technical financial knowledge, methodical work procedures, a confident communication style, and the ability to work accurately while managing a varied workload. Experience in financial management, software, reporting, payroll, and compliance is essential, as is a commitment to integrity, accountability, and high-quality service delivery.In return ..... full job details .....