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* To work within the Treasury Management team and complete daily banking and cashflow processes.
* To assist with the preparation of financial monitoring, including ledger maintenance and reconciliations.
* To assist with the completion of statistical returns.
* To assist with financial year end activities in accordance with agreed processes and timescales.
* To provide administrative support to the team.
We are looking for a Finance Assistant.
You will be expected:-
* To work within the Treasury Management team and complete daily banking and cashflow processes.
* To assist with the preparation of financial monitoring, including ledger maintenance and reconciliations.
* To assist with the completion of statistical returns.
* To assist with financial year end activities in accordance with agreed processes and timescales.
* To provide administrative support to the team.
Qualifications and requirements :-
* Actively studying towards the AAT qualification or equivalent, or willing to work towards the qualification.
* A minimum of 1 years’ experience gained in a financial management environment preferably at least some in a public sector environment.
* Willingness to be flexible in hours worked and to accommodate peaks in workload.
* Knowledge (preferably advanced) of and ability to utilise Microsoft Office based packages (e.g. power point, excel, word).
Knowledge and or experience of local authority finance systems preferable, however training will be provided.
Location: Hybrid – Sandwell Council House Oldbury (minimum 2 days) and Home Working
Closing date - 11th July 2025
To apply please click the Apply Now link below.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Finance and Sales
* Industries
Government Administration
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