Job Description
3 months contract with local authority
This role involves providing essential administrative financial support and guidance within a designated service area, catering to a diverse range of customers. The position requires delivering timely financial information, ensuring all local finance processes and transactions are executed correctly, and maintaining a clear audit trail. Additionally, the role supports financial reporting and fosters positive relationships with both internal and external customers.
Responsibilities:
* Ensure all local finance processes and transactions are accurately executed with a clear audit trail.
* Contribute to financial reporting efforts.
* Promote strong working relationships with internal and external customers.
* Maintain and control accurate, sensitive financial information and systems to uphold high financial standards.
* Regularly use computerized financial transaction systems and standard software for report generation, data analysis, system reconciliation, and spreadsheet calculations.
* Assist in the timely presentation and submission of internal financial management reports.
* Operate as part of a customer-focused team to deliver efficient and effective services, achieving customer service excellence.
* Contribute to the collection of performance targets as outlined in the Service Level Agreement.
* Proactively identify problem areas and collaborate with the business to improve systems and processes.
* Collaborate with all customers, including business managers, to provide and obtain necessary financial information.
* Manage time effectively, prioritizing tasks to meet commitments and deadlines.
Requirements
Requirements:
* Proficiency in computerized financial transaction systems and standard software packages.
* Strong analytical skills for extracting and analyzing financial data.
* Ability to maintain high-quality financial standards and control systems.
* Excellent communication skills for fostering relationships with customers.
* Capability to work independently and proactively identify and resolve issues.
* Strong organizational skills to manage time and prioritize work effectively.
Requirements
Strong numeracy and literacy skills Attention to detail and accuracy Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook Accounting skills Finance experience is preferred