Finance Business Support Officer Local Authority Leicester Leicester based Hybrid Working Role 3 Month Contract Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00 £15.82ph Umbrella £14.34ph PAYE Inclusive or £12.80 PAYE Exclusive Service Care Solutions are working alongside a Local Authority in Leicester who are looking to recruit a talented Finance Business Support Officer to join their team on a temporary contract. Please find a description of the role below. Role Overview: Oversee day-to-day financial management for Children and Family Services, including budget preparation, income/expenditure monitoring, and financial reporting. Use LCC financial systems, Excel, and other software to input, extract, and analyse financial data. Support budget monitoring, strategic planning, estimate preparation, and year-end account closures. Process and certify invoices, salary claims, procurement orders, and delivery notes in line with financial procedures. Manage imprest accounts and P-cards, including reconciliation and payment authorisation. Ensure systems are in place to support audit compliance and effective data collection. Ensure consistent staffing levels and effective prioritisation of support tasks. Monitor and report on the use of LCC grants in line with funding guidelines. Produce financial reports and provide advice on policies, procedures, and service strategy. Act as the lead contact for FEEE (Free Early Edu...