Location
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire | United Kingdom
Job description
Job Title: Senior Finance Officer
Location: Bedfordshire
Type: Temporary (5-month contract)
Hourly Rate: £24.89/hr
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Finance Officer to join a ocal authority team in Bedfordshire. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with a solid background in finance, particularly within the context of Local Government.
Responsibilities:
- Provide support to the Financial Analysts and Senior Finance Business Partner.
- Offer financial advice, guidance, and high-quality support to ensure accurate financial forecasts through regular monthly meetings with budget managers.
- Assist directorates with costing and financial management information.
- Monthly reporting and accruals.
- Prepare, review, and analyse annual budgets.
- Closure of accounts, including supporting the service in preparing accruals and ensuring accuracy and appropriateness. This covers both revenue and capital.
- Provide financial support to a specific Directorate (not corporate finance).
- Undertake other adhoc tasks as required.
Candidate Requirements:
- Previous experience in Local Government finance is preferred.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficient in using SAP and Microsoft packages.
- Ability to work independently using own initiative as well as collaboratively as part of a wider team.
- Strong attention to detail.
This role offers a dynamic and challenging environment, providing an opportunity to contribute significantly to the financial management of our local authority. If you have the required skills and experience, we invite you to apply.
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