Finance Assistant at Norrtälje Municipality

At Norrtälje Municipality, we are proud to be part of the democratic foundation of society and to be a part of our residents' important everyday lives. In our broad operations with our knowledge and experience, we have a common drive – we want to enable people and opportunities to grow. We take pride in each other and how we enrich the lives of our residents together.

Norrtälje Municipality is growing faster than ever. Our employees are our most important resource for creating a sustainable future for all residents. Join us if you want to make an impact!

The Assignment

In the role of finance assistant, you will work with and be part of an organization that actively engages in continuous improvements and development through, among other things, digitalization. You have the opportunity to contribute to this transformation process into a future modern and efficient working environment.

The position involves working with coding, analyses, and reconciliations, as well as accounts receivable and payable. The role includes tasks such as conducting internal controls, quality assurance, and statistical analysis, preparing and ensuring the quality of forecast materials, and acting as a purchasing function. Working as a finance assistant with us also means being involved in the improvement and development work ongoing within the administration and work area.

What You Need to Bring

Requirements

• You have at least a high school diploma in economics, preferably with further education in accounting.
• We expect you to have at least two years of experience working with accounting in the public sector and understand the processes within municipal operations.

Meritorious

• Experience working with the financial system Unit4.
• Experience with the operational system Lifecare IFO.
• Good knowledge of Excel.

Personal qualities you possess include being analytical, service-oriented, and structured. As a person, you are driven and self-sufficient with the ability to maintain accuracy even when the pace is high. You can prioritize, focus, and deliver within set deadlines. At the same time, you enjoy collaboration and are happy to support colleagues and ask for help when needed.

We will place great importance on your personal suitability.

We are looking for someone who has the competence to contribute to our operations regardless of gender, gender identity or expression, age, ethnic background, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or disability.

Welcome to Us

The administrative unit within the social administration provides administrative support to the operations. The unit currently consists of 19 employees who work with, among other things, the committee's archives, committee secretariat, finance, disclosure of public documents, and administrative support to the operations.

Employment Form, Scope, and Start Date

• Employment form: Permanent
• Scope: Full-time
• Start date: February 1, 2026

For permanent employment, a probationary period may be applied. We conduct interviews on an ongoing basis – so do not wait to apply!

About Us

We are Norrtälje – a municipality where old traditions meet new ideas. Where the proximity to magnificent nature and urban pulse is within reach. Here, we are over 3,400 employees who work every day to ensure that our more than 66,000 residents can live in a safe and thriving community. Here, we want to make room for different perspectives, thoughts, and needs. We want to help each other and share lessons, successes, and joy while we develop Norrtälje Municipality together. Please read more about our values: The Resident First - Equal Value for All - High Expectations and Our Vision: We will be the most attractive and safe place to live, work, and visit.

We offer smaller rental apartments during the first year of your new employment – so that you have time to find your dream home in peace. Proximity to Stockholm, Uppsala, Arlanda, and Kapellskär means that the rest of the world is always within reach.

Everyone who works with us is a member of Club Communalis – the staff association that adds a golden touch to everyday work with community, joy, and activities for all. We have a wide range of benefits related to activities, well-being, insurance, pensions, remote work, and vacation: Our Benefits.

Norrtälje Municipality is part of the Finnish administrative area, and we view positively if you are Finnish-speaking or if you can speak any of the minority languages or other languages. Application documents for this position are considered public documents that we may disclose upon request. We have chosen our partners in this recruitment and therefore kindly ask for no contact from salespeople offering recruitment services.