What's involved with this role: Job Title: Finance Officer Ref: Cheshire W 5275524 Pay rate: £21.65 per hour PAYE Role length: Anticipated 4 months Working arrangements: Remote working The role: We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Finance Officer for a temporary 4-month contract for an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-performing finance team during a critical period. You will play a key role in supporting audit-related work around fixed assets and leases, ensuring that all relevant information is accurate, compliant with statutory requirements, and available to auditors in a timely manner. In addition, you will support the reconciliation of key control accounts, helping to ensure the integrity and accuracy of the financial data. What the client is looking for: Educated to degree level or equivalent Demonstrable post-qualification experience - at least 3 years Prior experience in a local government finance environment is highly desirable Proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Excel Proven track record of conscientious application and technical reliability Ability to plan and prioritise competing workload demands and work to tight deadlines Strong analytical skills Excellent attention to detail How to Apply: Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application. Submit your CV in Word format. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—early submission is recommended. We will also add your details to our mail out lists. Please note you may receive details of roles outside of your immediate vicinity, as many candidates are able to relocate temporarily for work. Please disregard any such emails that are not of interest and let us know if you would rather not receive such mailouts and/or if you wish us to delete your details and prefer to apply direct to our advertised roles. If you do not hear from us within three working days, unfortunately your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in working with us. Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for. JE Please note that clients invariably ask us to strip out contact details from CVs before we submit them for consideration. This is always quicker and easier to do if you send your CV to us in Word format, rather than as a PDF please.