Overview
Cambridge City Council is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Finance Officer to join our dynamic finance team. This is a pivotal role in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, where your expertise will directly contribute to the financial health and strategic direction of the Council.
Responsibilities
* As Senior Finance Officer, you will: Ensure correct coding of income and expenditure, processing journals in the general ledger
* Import and export financial data into and from the relevant business systems
* Prepare income summaries to facilitate recording of income in the general ledger, importing and allocating cash, and reconciling takings
* Reconcile Financial Management System / bank / business systems
* Line manage Finance Officer posts, including managing the day-to-day allocation of workload
Requirements
* Experience of cash posting, allocation, reconciliation and query resolution in a large and complex organisation
* Strong skills in using computerised Financial Management Systems and other ICT systems including Excel
* Confidence in communicating with a range of audiences
* Good accounting knowledge and financial skills
* The ability to inspire trust, confidence, respect and credibility from a range of people
* A basic DBS Check is required for this role. It is also politically restricted.
What we can offer
* A variety of learning and development opportunities via a range of sources and methods
* Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and Additional Voluntary Contribution (Shared AVC) Scheme
* Flexible working arrangements and agile practices
* Annual leave purchasing scheme, pay and progression, confidential support via Employee Assistance Programme
* Cycle to Work Scheme, salary sacrifice schemes for Home & Electronics, and other lifestyle benefits
* Relocation assistance may be payable in approved cases
* Staff recognition and rewards framework, subsidy for public transport
Details
* Hours: 37 per week (full-time). The role is advertised as full-time, with potential for flexible patterns on discussion.
* Contract: Permanent
* Location: Flexible – Cambridge office or remote working; balance work location accordingly
* Salary: £32,597 - £36,363 per annum (City Pay Band 4), pro rata for part time
* Basis: Full time
Region: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
Cambridge City Council is an Equal Opportunity employer and embraces diversity, creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
For informal chats, please contact Francesca Griffiths on 01223 458126 or email. If you would like to apply, please click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application.
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