Title: Senior Finance Business Partner Type: Temporary - 12 weeks with possibe extension Rate: £500 per day Location: Shrewsbury/ hybrid working An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Finance Team at Shropshire Council for a new post that will provide support to the Strategic Financial Accountant. The role will assist with production of the council's Statement of Accounts for publication and audit, helping to ensure that the accounts are produced accurately within statutory deadlines. Also, you will be responsible for producing statement of accounts for external companies that we provide financial services to and will be the key liaison for external auditors. You will provide advice and technical guidance to the Finance team and service areas on the treatment of revenue and capital transactions in compliance with accounting rules and will be responsible for co-ordinating the regular update of financial policies, guidance and procedure notes for all Council employees. You will be a positive, results-driven, proactive team player with good attention to detail and the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels across the Council. You will be confident in engaging with senior management and have excellent communication skills. For more information and a full job description please contact 01473 558914.