Finance, Procurement and Auditing Officer (18m temp)

WYPF; Bradford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradford Council is hiring a temporary Finance, Procurement and Auditing Officer to join the Customer and Business Support Team for up to 18 months. The role supports the Licensing Service, promoting public safety for taxi and private hire drivers and passengers.

The role includes supporting administrative tasks, IT-enabled reporting, fee reviews, audits, and procurement in line with council procedures. A flexible and detail-focused approach is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance, procurement and auditing functions.
• Strong IT skills with spreadsheets and databases.
• Excellent literacy and numeracy, attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to Licensing Service and ensure administrative tasks comply with policies and regulations.
• Produce regular financial reports from spreadsheets and databases.
• Complete annual fee reviews within legal frameworks and policies.
• Audit service work for compliance with procedures and regulations.
• Procure and pay for goods following Council procedures.
• Maintain flexibility and adaptability in a changing environment.

Job description

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Finance, Procurement and Auditing Officer (18m temp)

Job Reference bradfordmbc/TP/751/2405

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Temporary

18 month fixed term contract

Working Hours:

37

Location:

Shearbridge Depot, Shearbridge Road, Bradford

Closing Date:

25/10/2026

Job Category:

Finance

Department:

Department of Environment

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.

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.