Our local authority client based in Essex are urgently seeking an experienced Interim Finance Processing Manager. Interim Finance Processing Manager Basildon, Essex £35 per hour Full-Time, Temporary 36.25 hour per week Temporary basis up to 1 year for Maternity Cover. The Opportunity This role is responsible for the financial processing and income control functions, providing a range of services to support the business areas in their day to day financial transactions. This includes a centralised service for the processing and payment of invoices payable, the prompt allocation of all income and ensuring the integrity of the information fed into the General Ledger. Accountabilities Prompt and accurate payment of all invoices to suppliers. Prompt and accurate allocation of all income including reconciliation to underlying records. Administration of the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS). Reconciliation of information feeds into the General Ledger from other systems. Maintenance of corporate financial management systems (FMS) including general ledger, purchase ledger, purchase ordering and cash management. Liaison with suppliers and residents of the borough. The transmission of all the Council’s BACS files. Duties Ensure the efficient running of corporate financial management systems, in particular the purchase ledger and purchase ordering systems, including regular system reconciliations of all info...