Finance Manager
| Posting date: | 27 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £44,075 to £47,181 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 June 2026 |
| Location: | DL5 6QF |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Great Aycliffe Town Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Salary Band 5(i) – Scale Points 33 to 36 (£44,075 – £47,181 per annum)
Full-time 37 hours per week. Council Offices, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6QF.
As Finance Manager, you will be a dynamic, qualified and experienced individual to join our Corporate Management Team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing our small finance team and overseeing all aspects of the financial management of the Council, including preparing the medium-term financial plan, annual budgets and year-end accounts, and overseeing the management of internal audit, payroll, accounts payable and receivable.
You will need sound financial knowledge and experience, preferably at management level within a local government organisation, and a knowledge of the legal and financial framework relating to local councils. A relevant accountancy qualification would also be desirable.
The Council is committed to further enhancing its image as a pro-active and financially responsible Council, working in partnership with, listening to and speaking up for the community of Great Aycliffe.
If you feel you can help meet the challenge, please complete an application pack, which is available to download from the Council website at www.great-aycliffe.gov.uk/jobs or upon request from the Council Offices, telephone 01325 300700.
The post is full time working 37 hours per week and is paid at Salary Band 5(i) covering Salary Scale Points 33 to 36 (£44,075 – £47,181 per annum). The job brings with it benefits including 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 28 days after five years’ continuous service; access to the Local Government Pension Scheme; flexible and home working arrangements, and discounted memberships at the Oak Leaf Sports and Golf Complex.
Please contact the Town Clerk on 01325 300700 or daniel.austin@great-aycliffe.gov.uk if you wish to have an informal discussion about the job.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 12th June 2026.
Interviews are scheduled to take place on Monday 22nd June 2026.
Full-time 37 hours per week. Council Offices, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6QF.
As Finance Manager, you will be a dynamic, qualified and experienced individual to join our Corporate Management Team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing our small finance team and overseeing all aspects of the financial management of the Council, including preparing the medium-term financial plan, annual budgets and year-end accounts, and overseeing the management of internal audit, payroll, accounts payable and receivable.
You will need sound financial knowledge and experience, preferably at management level within a local government organisation, and a knowledge of the legal and financial framework relating to local councils. A relevant accountancy qualification would also be desirable.
The Council is committed to further enhancing its image as a pro-active and financially responsible Council, working in partnership with, listening to and speaking up for the community of Great Aycliffe.
If you feel you can help meet the challenge, please complete an application pack, which is available to download from the Council website at www.great-aycliffe.gov.uk/jobs or upon request from the Council Offices, telephone 01325 300700.
The post is full time working 37 hours per week and is paid at Salary Band 5(i) covering Salary Scale Points 33 to 36 (£44,075 – £47,181 per annum). The job brings with it benefits including 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 28 days after five years’ continuous service; access to the Local Government Pension Scheme; flexible and home working arrangements, and discounted memberships at the Oak Leaf Sports and Golf Complex.
Please contact the Town Clerk on 01325 300700 or daniel.austin@great-aycliffe.gov.uk if you wish to have an informal discussion about the job.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 12th June 2026.
Interviews are scheduled to take place on Monday 22nd June 2026.
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