Finance Technician (G5)

Service Care Solutions Ltd; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Finance Technician to join their team within Lincolnshire County Council on a temporary basis. This role involves diverse financial responsibilities, including credit control, budget planning and financial reporting. Ideal candidates will have a solid understanding of financial regulations and experience in budget management.

Benefits

£250 Referral Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in financial roles relevant to budgeting and reporting.
• Knowledge of financial regulations and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Main responsibilities include credit control and income collection.
• Assist in planning and monitoring of revenue and capital budgets.
• Support financial reporting and risk identification.

Skills

Credit Control

Budget Planning

Financial Reporting

Risk Management

Efficiency Savings Identification

Job description

Service Care Solutions are working alongside Lincolnshire County Council who are looking to recruit an experienced and professional Finance Technician to join their team on a temporary contract. Please find a description of the role below.

Role: Finance Technician
Rate: £13 to £16 per hour (PAYE exc.) / £16 to £17.72 per hour (umbrella/ltd)
Location: Lincoln
Contract: 3 months’ ongoing
Working hours: 37 hours per week. (Hybrid following 2-week training period)

Role Overview:

• Main responsibilities include credit control, income collection, and adult care charges.
• Assist in planning, monitoring, and reporting of revenue and capital budgets.
• Advise on budget setting, pressures, monitoring, and outturn forecasts.
• Support financial reporting and identify areas of financial risk.
• Help develop systems to improve forecasting accuracy and financial control.
• Identify and monitor the delivery of efficiency savings.
• Evaluate value for money using local and national data.
• Work with services to align resources with performance goals.
• Support planning and monitoring of grant usage.
• Assist in the closure of accounts and ensure accurate year-end adjustments.
• Maintain accounts via virements, recharges, and journal entries.
• Contribute to capital project planning, service reviews, and major developments.
• Maintain general knowledge of financial regulations and best practices.

If you are interested in the role, or know anyone who may be, please contact Marc at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email [e-mail].

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! If you know of anyone suitable for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 after their probationary period.

If you have any questions or queries, please don’t hesitate to ask.