Finance Officer

Service Care Solutions; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Service Care Solutions is recruiting a Finance Officer on behalf of a Gloucestershire local authority for a temporary, part-time role. You will work with Finance Business Partners and service areas to ensure accurate reporting and timely project claims.

The role involves analysing financial data, assisting with budgets, and maintaining financial records within SAP, with an ASAP start date.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance or accounts-related role, ideally in local authority/public sector.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret large data sets and identify discrepancies.
• Experience using computerised financial systems; knowledge of SAP and budgeting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit monthly JCT 10 claims with accurate financial information.
• Analyse large volumes of financial data, monitor expenditure and maintain accuracy.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Finance teams to resolve financial queries and improve processes.
• Support budget preparation, financial reporting and SAP-based transactions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

Finance Officer Location: Gloucestershire Contract: Part-time, temporary (6 months) Salary: £22.49 umbrella / £19.89 PAYE Inclusive / £17.75 PAYE Exclusive Start Date: ASAP Contact: [e-mail]

Job Description Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a local authority in Gloucestershire for a Finance Officer to join the team on a temporary basis. The postholder will work closely with Finance Business Partners, Project Managers and service areas to ensure accurate financial reporting, effective budget management and the successful preparation of project claims.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and submission of monthly JCT 10 claims, ensuring all supporting financial information and evidence is accurate, complete and submitted within deadlines.
• Analyse large volumes of financial data, identifying discrepancies, monitoring expenditure and maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Work collaboratively with Project Managers, Finance Business Partners and service areas to coordinate claim evidence, resolve financial queries and improve financial processes.
• Support budget preparation, financial reporting and account maintenance, including reviewing purchase orders (POs), invoices and transactions within the SAP financial system.

Candidate Criteria

• Previous experience in a finance or accounts-related role, ideally within a local authority, public sector or project finance environment.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret large volumes of financial data, identify discrepancies and demonstrate excellent attention to detail.
• Experience using computerised financial systems and Microsoft Excel; knowledge of SAP, purchase orders, invoices, budgeting and financial reporting would be advantageous.
• AAT qualified or equivalent experience, with strong communication and organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.