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.