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Finance Officer, Clean Air Zones

Job Posted: a month ago

Salary: £ 35,663 - 35,663 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands (County)

Expire in: 9 days

Job Description

Finance Officer, Clean Air Zones

Department for Transport

Apply before 11:55 pm on Wednesday 25th March 2026

📍 Location: Birmingham, Leeds, London (Hybrid)

💷 Salary: £35,663 - A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
National minimum - £35,663 pro-rata
London minimum - £39,533 pro-rata

🕘️ Contract Type: Permanent– Flexible working, Job share, Part-time

🏆️ Available Positions: 1

Air quality is a major government priority, with Clean Air Zones addressing urgent roadside NO2 challenges. This role supports the Head of Clean Air Zone Service Delivery by managing project finances, coordinating with DfT, DVLA, Defra and seven Local Authorities. Responsibilities include in‑year financial management, reporting, finance operations and budget oversight. Based in the Roads Strategy Directorate, the role helps ensure effective delivery and oversight of the Clean Air Zone service.

Top Responsibilities

  * Support the provision of robust and timely finance information to wider finance teams in DfT to manage NO2 finances effectively.

  * Work with the Finance Business Partner to facilitate the monthly management accounts production.

  * Ensure timely processing of supplier invoices, investigate delays and provide guidance on the correct invoicing practices.

  * Ensure grants and contracts are set up, issued and monitored in a timely and efficient way.

Benefits

  * Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here

  * 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave).

  * 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday.

  * Access to the staff discount portal.

  * Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.

  * Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.

  * 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.

  * Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

About You

To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:

  * An understanding of UK Government budgeting and accounting rules.

  * Experience in budget management, planning, forecasting and production of high-quality financial information.

  * Experience of planning and collating information for audit and other reporting purposes.

  * Experience of financial planning in a complex policy and delivery environment.

How to Apply

👉 Read the full description and apply at CS Jobs using the link provided.

This vacancy closes at 23:55 on Wednesday 25th March 2026

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