Finance, Procurement and Auditing Officer (18m temp)

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council; Bradford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Licensing Service of City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is seeking a temporary finance, procurement and auditing officer to join the Customer and Business Support Team for up to 18 months. The role focuses on supporting licensing operations, managing financial reports and ensuring compliance with regulations across the Bradford District.

The successful candidate will handle fee reviews, audits and purchasing in line with council policies, while maintaining accurate records and

Qualifications

• Experience in finance, procurement and auditing processes.
• Ability to use spreadsheets and databases.
• Knowledge of council procedures and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Licensing Service and ensure administrative tasks comply with legislative standards and policies.
• Be competent with IT packages, especially spreadsheets and databases, and provide regular financial reports.
• Conduct annual fee reviews and monitor time allocation within legal frameworks.
• Audit service work at all levels to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate excellent literacy and numeracy with attention to detail.
• Procure and pay for goods in accordance with Council procedures and policies.
• Maintain a flexible and adaptable approach to work.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

IT & spreadsheets

Procurement

Auditing

Tools

Databases

Job description

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 publicMain responsibilities of the role;

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.

Employee Offer

Why work for Bradford Council? Find out why by taking a look at Our Employee Offer.pdf

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.