Financial Analyst

Bedford Borough Council; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in England seeks a motivated Financial Analyst for a one-year fixed contract. The role focuses on supporting the grant return process and assisting with various finance tasks in Children's Services. Flexible working hours and a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days are included. Candidates should be AAT Level 4 qualified or equivalent, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days

Flexible working hours

Option to work from home

Qualifications

• Must be AAT Level 4 qualified or working towards it.
• Experience in finance role within local government is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to work effectively at pace.

Responsibilities

• Support the grant return process.
• Assist management accountant with ad hoc tasks.
• Provide support in delivering key finance functions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Strong communication skills

Education

AAT Level 4 qualification or equivalent

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Children's Services Finance Team for a Financial Analyst on a one year fixed contract.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic finance professional to join our team.

Full or part time hours will be considered for the right candidate, based on preference.

In this role, you will primarily focus on supporting the grant return process, but you will also assist the management accountant with a variety of ad hoc finance tasks, year end processes, and monthly financial monitoring. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with financial and non financial stakeholders to resolve queries and provide support in delivering key finance functions for Children's Services.

We are looking for candidates who are AAT Level 4 qualified or have an equivalent level accounting qualification or are working towards it. While previous experience in a similar finance role within local government is desirable, it is not essential. You must be able to work at pace, manage multiple priorities effectively, and demonstrate attention to detail in all aspects of your work.

Employees will benefit from a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days. The role offers flexible working hours and location, with the option to work from home or in the office, depending on business needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your finance career in a dynamic team that plays a key role in supporting financial matters within Children's Services.