Finance Officer (Hybrid) – Local Government Finance

Wollborg Michelson Personnel Service Inc; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes

Retail discounts

Job summary

City of Wolverhampton Council is seeking a Finance Officer to join the Strategic Finance service. You will support all aspects of the annual financial cycle, including budget monitoring/forecasting, budget setting and final accounts, and provide professional financial advice to budget managers.

The role requires fully AAT Level 4 and/or a relevant degree, post-qualification experience, strong IT and advanced Excel skills, and the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.

Qualifications

• Fully AAT Level 4 qualification and/or a relevant degree or equivalent level 4+ accounting/finance qualification.
• Experience in public sector finance and communicating financial information clearly.
• Strong IT skills with proficiency in advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of the annual financial cycle: budget monitoring/forecasting, budget setting and final accounts.
• Provide high quality financial advice and work with budget managers to meet deadlines.
• Experience with capital projects, grants, statutory accounts and reporting tools is advantageous.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

IT proficiency

Education

AAT Level 4 or equivalent

Tools

Finance systems

Job description

City of Wolverhampton Council is seeking a Finance Officer to join the Strategic Finance service. You will support all aspects of the annual financial cycle, including budget monitoring/forecasting, budget setting and final accounts, and provide professional financial advice to budget managers.

The role requires fully AAT Level 4 and/or a relevant degree, post-qualification experience, strong IT and advanced Excel skills, and the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.