A key role within our Practice Management function, responsible for ensuring accurate, timely and compliant financial processes across the Legal & Governance Service.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing daily financial transactions, income reconciliation and financial recording
• Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports and projections
• Maintaining and improving financial systems, spreadsheets and forecasting tools
• Supporting audits, invoicing, journals and cost recovery
• Ensuring staff understand and follow financial and banking procedures
• Contributing to budget monitoring and year‑end activity
   A strong eye for detail, analytical skills and the ability to manage competing priorities will help you thrive in this role.

About Us

Oxfordshire County Council’s Legal & Governance Service is an ambitious, highly respected and forward‑thinking in‑house legal team supporting a wide range of essential public services. Our work has meaningful impact on the lives of residents and local communities, and we pride ourselves on delivering timely, high‑quality legal advice, representation, and governance support.

We cover a diverse range of legal disciplines, including:

• Adult Social Care (ASC)
• SEND & Education
• Children & Families / Safeguarding
• Employment Law
• Civil and Criminal Litigation
• Contracts & Procurement
• Property
• Regulatory – Planning, Highways, Environmental and Licensing
• Corporate and Governance matters
• Practice Management & Finance

Our culture is driven by our values:

Always learning | Be kind and care | Equality & integrity | Taking responsibility | Daring to do it differently

You’ll join a supportive, inclusive, friendly, and professional environment where development is actively encouraged, and progression is achievable at every level.

Closing date: 8 March 2026

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