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Finance Assistant (Procurement)

East Herts Council -
Hertford

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Job details

Part-time | Full-time
£31,751 - £35,163 a year
9 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount

Qualifications

Microsoft Word
CIPS
Procurement
GCSE
Microsoft Office Suite
Public procurement law
Procurement support
Staff training
Contracts
Communication skills

Full job description

Job Introduction

We are looking to recruit a Finance Assistant (Procurement) on a part time basis to play a key role in supporting the Council's procurement function. You will be working alongside colleagues from Stevenage Borough Council who manage the Councils procurement service and those in the East Herts Council finance team.

With a mixture of home and office working, Hertford would be the main work base. The role is for 22.5 hours per week, please note the salary shown is for full time (37 hours) and you would be paid pro-rate for 22.5 hours per week.

What will you be doing?

Provide guidance & assistance to staff at all levels within the Council on the regulations of Local Government procurement
Interrogate reports and analyse spend across the council, identifying possible breaches of UK and local Procurement Regulations.
Responsible for overseeing the training and support to new users of In-Tend using a variety of training materials and be the key contact in relation to queries and assistance for all users
Market Research solutions (including potential savings) by using existing contracts and collaboration with other local authorities, Government Commercial Agency (GCA) and other framework and consortium contracts
Ensure that the electronic Contracts Register is maintained and kept up to date both internally and on the internet.

About you

As an ideal candidate, you will have:

Good level of general education, preferably with GCSE or equivalent passes in English and Maths at ‘C/4' and be prepared to work towards CIPS level 2.
Knowledge of Local Government procurement processes including Public Contract Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023 regulations.
The ability to work well under pressure and organise your time efficiently
Detailed understanding of Council’s Procurement Regulations and Financial Regulations
Good Microsoft Office skills (including Excel and Word).
Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to work independently and with others as part of a team
Good communication skills, with the ability to give clear advice and support to service staff across the council
Ability to explain procurement issues, at the appropriate level, to non-finance staff

What can we offer you?

Opportunities for growth and cross- department working, learning new skills and service areas
26-29 days annual leave rising to 34 days with 5 years' local government service (pro rata)
Usage of our e-fleet during business hours for business-related visits
Employee well-being programme
Employee events group
Regular opportunities to socialise with other teams within the council
Flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time
Up to 50% working from home for eligible posts
Free parking in our offices and select council owned car parks during business hours
Access to wellbeing and occupational health schemes such as the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Local Government pension scheme
Discounts at council-owned leisure centres
Opportunity to network with colleagues across councils in Hertfordshire and the East Of England
Professional environment where your career path really matters and your development is supported by the organisation

How to apply

For an informal discussion about the please contact [email protected]

Closing date: 21st August 2026 at midnight

Interviews will be held during week commencing 6th September 2026.

We as a council are ambitious. To find out more about our ambitions and what it’s like working at East Herts, hear from our employees on our careers site.

In accordance with council policy, new appointments will normally be made at the first SCP point of the relevant grade. If, at the offer stage, a candidate can provide clear evidence that their skills and/or experience align with a higher point within the grade, appointment at the next SCP point may be considered. Any such decision must be reviewed and approved by the Director

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, valuing diversity and maintaining a firm commitment to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. We believe that creating inclusive environments leads to stronger collaboration and better outcomes in our work.

Find out more about our disability confident scheme.

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