Finance, Procurement and Auditing Officer (18m temp)

Doe Park Water Activities Centre; Bradford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Doe Park Water Activities Centre in Bradford is seeking a temporary Finance, Procurement and Auditing Officer to join the Customer and Business Support Team for up to 18 months. This role supports licensing operations and the travelling public by ensuring financial integrity and compliance.

You will handle IT-driven reporting, fee reviews, and audits while maintaining high literacy and numeracy standards and adapting to changing requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance, procurement and auditing within a local government or public service setting.
• Ability to process financial data with attention to detail and compliance with policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Licensing Service ensuring administrative tasks comply with policies and regulations.
• Be competent in IT packages, especially spreadsheets and databases, and prepare financial reports regularly.
• Complete annual fee reviews within legal frameworks and highlight potential concerns.
• Audit service work at all levels, checking compliance with policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate excellent literacy and numeracy with careful attention to detail.
• Procure and pay for goods in accordance with Council procedures and policies.

Skills

Financial reporting

Auditing

Procurement

Literacy & numeracy

Tools

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

Job Introduction

The Licensing Service is responsible for the licensing, inspection and enforcement of Hackney Carriage and Private Hire drivers, vehicles and operators across the Bradford District. The key objectives of the service are to promote public safety for the public using taxi and private hire vehicles.

We are looking for a temporary finance, procurement and auditing officer to join the Customer and Business Support Team for up to 18 months. This role is an opportunity to make a real difference in our vibrant and diverse city, supporting our team, our licence holders and the travelling public

Main responsibilities of the role;

• Provide support to the Licensing Service and ensure that all administrative tasks are done in compliance with various legislative standards and departmental policies, procedures and regulations.
• Be competent in a wide range of IT packages relating to the area of work, specifically spreadsheets and databases, providing financial reports on a regular basis.
• Complete annual fee reviews, ensuring ongoing time allocated to tasks are within legal frameworks, highlighting any areas of concern.
• Audit service work at all levels, checking compliance with policies, procedures and process.
• Have excellent literacy & numeracy skills, paying particular attention to details.
• Procure & pay for goods in accordance with Council procedures and policies.
• Have a flexible and adaptable approach to work.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process to support your application, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.

Attached documents

• Finance Procurement and Auditing Officer 118 - JP.doc