Job Description
5-6 month contract role with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
• The Finance Assistant will provide operational support within the Accountancy Business Partnership Service.
• This entry-level role involves assisting senior managers across Children’s and Adults Services, Corporate, Regulatory and Housing Services, Investment and Partnering services, and Stewardship functions.
• The postholder will learn a wide range of operational finance tasks while ensuring compliance with financial procedures and contributing to the Council’s Section 151 responsibilities.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
• Support senior managers in delivering the operational finance functions of the service.
• Assist with budget setting, monitoring, and the closing of accounts processes.
• Perform reconciliations and other financial control processes.
• Support the submission of grant claims, returns, and other reporting requirements.
• Monitor financial positions and escalate issues affecting the Council’s finances.
• Respond to internal and external audit queries appropriately.
• Advise Council officers on general finance issues related to their service areas.
• Participate in professional development and training programmes.
• Ensure compliance with Data Protection, Health & Safety, and other relevant legislation.
• Contribute to the overall effectiveness and continuous improvement of Financial Services.
Skills/Experience:
• Basic knowledge of finance and accountancy principles.
• Understanding of budget monitoring, reconciliations, and financial controls.
• Familiarity with grant claims, financial reporting, and audit processes.
• Ability to follow defined financial procedures and escalate issues as required.
• Strong organisational, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial tasks.
• Willingness to learn and participate in professional development.
• Knowledge of Data Protection and Health & Safety regulations.
Additional Information:
• Bi-Weekly Payments.
• Employment type: Temporary/Agency worker.
• Hours: 35 per week, standard office hours (09:00–17:00).
• Location: Woolwich Centre, Royal Borough of Greenwich.
Requirements
• Basic knowledge of finance and accountancy principles. • Understanding of budget monitoring, reconciliations, and financial controls. • Familiarity with grant claims, financial reporting, and audit processes. • Ability to follow defined financial procedures and escalate issues as required. • Strong organisational, communication, and teamwork skills. • Attention to detail and accuracy in financial tasks. • Willingness to learn and participate in professional development. • Knowledge of Data Protection and Health & Safety regulations.