Finance Officer - Council

Driver Hire Borders; Rochford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the public sector is seeking a Finance Officer in Rochford. The role involves managing financial operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and accurately recording financial data. The successful candidate will work hybrid hours post-training, with opportunities for improvement and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial operations, including accounts payable and receivable.
• Experience in local government or public sector finance and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable/receivable, process invoices, and reconcile financial data.
• Generate financial reports and assist with year-end closing.

Skills

Financial operations

Transaction accuracy

Microsoft Excel

Regulatory compliance

Discrepancy investigation

Job description

Role: Finance Officer

Contract Details

• Length: 3 months
• Location: Hybrid/Rochford - full-time during training, then 2-3 days on-site per week
• IR35: Inside
• Pay Rate: Dependant on experience

About the Role

Spinwell is recruiting for a Finance Officer within the public sector.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable/receivable, process invoices, reconcile financial data, and handle VAT returns.
• Maintain accurate financial records in line with Council policies and government regulations, including transparency and anti-money laundering procedures.
• Generate financial reports, investigate discrepancies, support system upgrades, and assist with year-end closing.
• Address queries from internal and external stakeholders, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to procedural improvements.

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in financial operations, including accounts payable and receivable.
• Experience with sales and/or purchase ledgers, ensuring transaction accuracy and reporting.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other applications for managing financial data.
• Experience in local government or public sector finance, with knowledge of regulatory and compliance standards.
• Ability to investigate discrepancies, resolve queries, and maintain accurate records.

If you are a Finance Officer, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!

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