Interim Accountancy Technician – Cheshire – £30 per hour umbrella
A Cheshire local authority is recruiting for an Interim Accountancy Technician to join the Place Finance team on a hybrid contract basis. This role will support services including Libraries and Housing, working closely with the Finance Business Partner on budget setting, in-year monitoring, and closure of accounts.
Key Responsibilities:
• Support the preparation and maintenance of capital and revenue budgets
• Provide finance support and advice to operational managers
• Assist with budget monitoring, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Support the annual closure of accounts process
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and financial procedures
Requirements:
• Experience providing finance support to managers is essential
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards, financial procedures, and audit principles
• Good experience using accounting systems and Microsoft Excel
• AAT qualification desirable
• Local authority or public sector finance experience is advantageous