Finance Officer

Description

Our client is seeking a Finance Officer on an initial 6 Month contract with the possibility of an extension.

Start Date: 02/10/2023 – 29/03/2024

Pay Rate: £16.60 Per Hour PAYE

Location: BS37 5AF

Working Hours: 17.50 Hours Per Week, 09:00 – 13:30

Job Purpose:

To support the efficient and effective provision of a comprehensive finance function, including all aspects of the annual estimates process, budget maintenance, monitoring, control and reporting and the yearend closing of accounts, in accordance with statutory requirements and the Council’s policies and procedures, statutory returns, ad hoc requests and project work. To be responsible for supporting the prompt, efficient and accurate provision of financial information.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

To support the development, maintenance and review of budget monitoring, control, reconciliation and reporting in conjunction with Core senior staff and operational managers and to contribute to the continuous improvement of departmental systems in line with financial best practices as required by the Senior Finance Manager/Finance Manager.
To process journals and compile supporting documentation required.
To assist with the efficient and timely completion of specific tasks within the annual closing of accounts process, including the preparation and submission of grant claims and the ongoing maintenance, reconciliation and review of the accounts for specific areas of responsibility.
To contribute to reviews in line with the Council’s policies and procedures, in order to achieve value for money.
To assist with the efficient preparation and production of timely and accurate routine and ad-hoc management information, in relation to all aspects of the finance function, as required by the Strategic Finance Managers and budget holders in accordance with core team processes and systems.
To contribute to the ongoing review of corporate and departmental systems and procedures as requested by the Senior Finance Manager/Finance ManagerSkills and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (Master’s or professional certification is a plus).
Proven experience as a Finance Officer or similar role.
Strong knowledge of financial principles, regulations, and best practices.
Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
Organizational and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of relevant accounting software and tools.Disclaimer: By applying for this role, you give consent for your information to be forwarded to our Client(s) and information of which may be retained within our databases therefore also agreeing to be represented by i-jobs with respect of the vacancy you’re applying