Finance Technician - Schools Finance Team

Job Title: Finance Technician, Schools Finance Team
Working Pattern: Full-time, hybrid working (average of 2 days per week office-based and 3 days home-based)
Salary: £27,254 - £30,024
Location: Lincoln (Hybrid)
Closing Date: Sunday 6th September 2026
Interviews: Tuesday 22nd September 2026

Ready to put your finance expertise to work where it truly matters – and be rewarded in more ways than one? At Lincolnshire County Council, you’ll support schools in managing public funds, whilst benefitting from hybrid working (on average, 2 days in the office ), 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, a generous pension, career development opportunities, and a employee discount scheme. Join Lincolnshire County Council and help lead the way in delivering efficient and effective financial management.

The role involves delivering advice across various areas, including budget setting and monitoring, year-end processes and account closure and compliance with financial regulations.

As we implement our new workforce strategy, which places our people at the core of our service, you’ll be part of a learning environment that fosters continuous personal and professional development. This ensures we have the right people with the right skills to help schools and the Council navigate the challenging financial climate.

Our Schools Finance Team collaborates closely with Lincolnshire schools, offering both strategic and operational financial guidance to key stakeholders such as School Business Managers and Headteachers. This support plays a vital role in enhancing educational outcomes by helping schools maintain sustainable and well-managed budgets. As part of the Finance Technician role you’ll provide expert advice and support through our professional helpdesk, offering assistance via both email and telephone.

Play a vital role in Financial Services by supporting Lincolnshire schools, promoting financial sustainability through effective financial planning and monitoring to Headteachers and School Business Managers, supporting informed decision-making through high-quality financial insight, advice, and guidance. If you're passionate about providing outstanding financial support to schools and possess the analytical, statistical, communication, and financial skills outlined in the job descriptions for this role, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re looking for someone who is outcome-focused and committed to understanding our customers’ needs—delivering services promptly, courteously, and resolving issues efficiently.We value creative thinkers who are enthusiastic about contributing to innovative work methods while maintaining a robust and compliant financial control environment in line with Financial Regulations, Procedures, and Policies.

Join a team with a broad remit and a mission to increase the impact of its work. Share our values—collaborative, adaptable, responsible, eco-conscious, and supportive—and contribute directly to Lincolnshire County Council’s vision of ‘working for a better future.

Location

The team work on a hybrid basis, with, on average, two days of the week spent connecting in the office and three days of the week home based. This role would be expected to work within these arrangements.

Rewards and Benefits

Along with a competitive salary we are offering; -

• A Contributory pension

• Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work

• Flexible working policies

• Career progression opportunities

• A generous leave entitlement with the option to buy more

Further details can be found in our rewards and benefits brochure.

Next Steps

If this role appeals to you, then please read through the attached Job Description prior to applying to ensure you meet the required criteria for the role and to help you with your application. Please ensure that your cover letter states why you have applied and how you feel you meet the required criteria.

Applications for Finance Technician close on Sunday 6th September.

Interview to be held on Tuesday 22nd September.

Lead Contact

If you would like an open and informal discussion regarding the role please contact [email removed]

Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements.

At Lincolnshire County Council, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we offer a rewarding package designed to support your work–life balance, health and wellbeing, financial security, and career growth. Find out more about our offer to you in the attached brochure.

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. Please also note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy. If you have an issue with your submitted application, please contact [email removed].

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Our values – collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible – guide everything we do. We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.