We are working with a local authority who are looking for Finance Officer to join their management accounting team, to support the provision of a comprehensive financial service, including support of budget preparation, maintenance and closure of accounts, and maintenance of financial systems.
A key focus to ensure that financial management, accounting and budgetary control/reporting arrangements are working effectively and to assist in providing a financial service to Pension Fund Employers, Members and Pensioners.
Location: Southwest based Authority 
Set-up: Hybrid
Rate: £25 - £35 per day via umbrella, inside IR35
Duration: 6-month initial contract, likely extension
Hours: Full-time position
The work will include:
* Project Support to Head of Pensions and Finance Manager, to assist with various tasks/projects of a financial nature, which may involve modelling and costing
* Support the production of budgets, closure of accounts, and/or financial systems, in accordance with corporate policy and standards
* Assist in ensuring that sound financial planning, effective allocation/use of resources and budgetary control systems are in place and comply with corporate policy and standards
* Prepare information and/or analyses for inclusion in a range of returns and reports, including Outturn Reports, Statement of Accounts, statutory returns, grant claims and any additional information at the request of internal and external auditors
* Maintain the accuracy of budgets on the council’s main financial system
Qualifications and Education:
* At least Part-AAT qualification (or equivalent) and actively pursuing full qualification
* Demonstrates commitment to training or CPD
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