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Fixed Term for 2 Years 

The Financial Management Service monitors and supports the delivery of the Council’s financial strategy and aims to ensure the effective allocation of the Council’s financial resources to deliver the Council’s vision for Knowsley.

You will be part of team providing financial management support to Council service mangers delivering services to Knowsley residents.  This will include budget setting, budget monitoring, closure of accounts, and the provision of financial advice. You will gain a sound understanding of various financial processes and key finance processes.

You must be a qualified graduate in a relevant subject area. You should have relevant experience to demonstrate that you meet the requirements of the Job Description and Person Specification. 

Closing Date: Sunday, 13 July 2025 at 23:59pm 

At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact: 

Paula Deegan - Paula.Deegan@Knowsley.gov.uk - 07985359180 

At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working.  For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.

We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.

If you are interested in this vacancy, please upload your CV along with the Supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. This should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification.

Please note if a CV and Supplementary Information Form does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted. 

Your CV and Supplementary Information Form must be uploaded on one document.