Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) is passionate about providing high-quality services to our communities, residents and businesses. This means we must employ and retain the most talented and dedicated people.
Situated within the heart of the Cambridge-Peterborough Growth Area, Huntingdonshire is a beautiful district that boasts thriving market towns and many attractive villages, each with its own identity. We are an innovative and forward-thinking local authority whose residents are at the heart of our decision-making.
At HDC we want to employ staff who embody our icare values (Inspiring, Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Enterprising), all of which support our ultimate purpose of putting our customers first.
As local government continues to evolve, Huntingdonshire District Council is preparing for an exciting period of change through Local Government Reorganisation. While organisational structures may change in the coming years, our commitment to delivering excellent services for our communities remains unchanged.
Joining HDC now gives you a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact today whilst helping to shape the future of local government across our area. We are looking for people who are motivated by public service, embrace innovation, and want to play a part in building the organisation of tomorrow.
Are you an experienced finance professional looking for a varied role where your work makes a tangible difference to local communities? We are seeking a Finance Officer to join our Planning Service, providing high-quality financial and accountancy support that helps deliver essential infrastructure and services across the district.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working with financial data, managing budgets and collaborating with colleagues across multiple service areas. You will play a key role in ensuring financial information is accurate, timely and supports effective decision-making across the service.
As Finance Officer, you will provide finance and accountancy support to the team, taking the lead on financial processes within the Planning Service. You will be responsible for monitoring budgets, undertaking reconciliations, supporting year-end accounting activities and ensuring financial records are maintained accurately and efficiently.
Working closely with colleagues across Planning, Finance and other council services, you will oversee financial administration activities including invoicing, payment processing, creditor and debtor account management, and the use of the Council’s Financial Management System. You will analyse financial data, produce reports for managers and help provide the insight needed for budget planning and financial decision-making.
The role also offers the opportunity to support important planning functions, including the monitoring of developer contributions, responses to formal information requests and the production of the annual Infrastructure Funding Statement. This is a varied position where no two days are the same, and where strong organisation and attention to detail are highly valued.
We are looking for a motivated and organised individual with experience working within a finance environment and a strong understanding of financial processes and reconciliations. You will have a good general education to A-Level standard or hold a full or part-qualified AAT qualification, along with experience using financial management systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
You will be comfortable analysing financial information, producing accurate reports and managing competing priorities to meet deadlines. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively are essential.
We are particularly interested in candidates who are proactive, accountable and customer focused, with a positive approach to change and a willingness to continually develop their knowledge and skills.
Experience or awareness of planning services would be beneficial, although it is not essential.
In return, you will join a supportive team environment within an organisation that values collaboration, respect, accountability, innovation and a commitment to excellent public service. If you are looking for a rewarding finance role where you can make a meaningful contribution to your community, we would love to hear from you.
An offer of employment is conditional upon having the right to work in the UK. HDC does not hold a Sponsorship Licence and is unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) or take over sponsorship for any role.
To apply for this position, please complete the application form.
The closing date is 9am 31 July 2026.
However, this is a rolling campaign and we'll be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and will close the advert early should we receive suitable applications, so please don't delay in applying!
We recognise that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. While we welcome the use of technology to help present your experience and achievements, we ask that the content of your application remains an accurate reflection of your own skills, knowledge and experience. In particular, we encourage candidates to demonstrate how they meet the criteria for the role by providing specific examples from their own experience. This helps us to better assess your suitability for the position.
For many of our roles, our hybrid work model enables employees to work remotely while allowing for in-office collaboration opportunities across the district, with an expectation of being in the office at least two days a week. However, please note that some positions may require a more consistent presence in the office due to the nature of the work.
Should you have any additional questions regarding submitting an application, please contact the Recruitment Team at [email protected].
Please note that the official closing date is as above, and will be the correct date. Some third-party websites may have different dates. Please refer to the HDC website for the official closing date to ensure you do not miss out on applying.
As an employer who values diversity of thought, we seek to employ candidates from a range of backgrounds in order to make our organisation more innovative. We are seeking candidates who are looking for their next career opportunity and are supportive employers, enabling our staff to work in an environment that produces high standards of work in an employee-led environment.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our recruitment and along with our values we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment, where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community and we offer a range of benefits, including flexitime, to encourage a work-life balance.
