Interim Finance Officer

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Interim Finance Officer to support Financial Accountants in delivering accurate financial information. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for individuals pursuing their AAT or ACCA/CIMA qualifications to gain invaluable experience in a dynamic finance department. You will be part of a collaborative team that plays a crucial role in achieving financial goals while benefiting from flexible working arrangements and a supportive work culture. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the public sector and advance your career in financial accounting.

Benefits

Generous Pension Scheme

Flexible Working Arrangements

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible Lifestyle Benefits

Membership to Sports and Social Club

Access to Staff Support Groups

Qualifications

• Full AAT qualification or working towards it.
• Experience in financial environments and budget control.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data.

Responsibilities

• Carry out monthly, quarterly, and annual balance sheet reconciliations.
• Control and coordinate specialist functions ensuring accurate cost coding.
• Assist with external government returns and month-end tasks.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Budget Control

Year-End Procedures

Critical Evaluation

Financial Information Interpretation

Education

AAT Qualification

ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Oracle

Computerized Financial Information Systems

Job description

The role purpose is to directly support Financial Accountants in the provision of clear, accurate, and timely financial information. This is a great opportunity for someone studying their AAT or ACCA/CIMA to gain exposure and progress into a career in Financial Accounting.

Working for South Yorkshire Police doesn't mean patrolling the streets; our police staff work alongside uniformed officers. A strong team of professional support staff work behind the scenes in many areas, including finance. We need skilled individuals like you to join our police family to keep our communities safe. We have an annual budget exceeding 300 million and employ over 3,000 police officers and 2,200 support staff. South Yorkshire Police is committed to attracting, selecting, hiring, retaining, and developing a diverse and professional workforce that reflects the communities we serve, enabling us to meet and exceed our finance goals and objectives.

Like most organizations, South Yorkshire Police is transforming how we deliver services and operate to meet growing challenges. Our Medium-Term Resource Strategy, supported by a draft recovery plan, aims to achieve our mission. The Finance department plays a central role in delivering this strategy, working collaboratively with senior leaders and external partners. We seek talented, resilient finance professionals driven to achieve change.

For more about working with South Yorkshire Police, visit their microsite for an overview of the finance department, insights into their work, a message from the Chief Constable, and team testimonials, including from Head of Corporate Finance Rebecca Siyolwe.

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1. Carry out all monthly, quarterly, annual balance sheet reconciliations.
2. Reconcile acquisitions and disposals of force assets.
3. Control and coordinate allocated specialist functions, ensuring costs are accurately coded, recorded, and monitored.
4. Analyze and update staff costings, special costings, and national framework agreement costings.
5. Assist with completing external government returns.
6. Complete month-end tasks, working with BI and reports.
7. Handle ad hoc requests for financial data.

Profile

A successful Interim Finance Officer should have:

1. A full AAT qualification or be working towards it.
2. Experience in a financial environment, including budget control and year-end procedures.
3. Ability to analyze, critically evaluate, and interpret financial information.
4. Experience using a computerized financial information system in a medium to large organization.
5. Experience working with a general ledger.
6. Knowledge of financial controls, rules, and regulations.
7. Experience with Oracle is an advantage but not essential.
8. Experience in the public sector is an advantage but not essential.

Job Offer

1. A highly competitive salary starting from 27,747 per annum.
2. 50/50 hybrid working from South Yorkshire Police HQ in Carbrook Sheffield.
3. Access to a generous pension scheme.
4. Generous annual leave allowance (pro-rata for the contract).
5. Flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time and hybrid working.
6. A transparent, collaborative team culture based on our core values of Fairness, Integrity & Trust.
7. Employee Assistance Programme (accessible 24/7) offering confidential support.
8. Flexible lifestyle benefits such as Blue Light Card, Company Shop, Cycle to work scheme.
9. Commitment to sustainability: South Yorkshire Police Sustainability Strategy (apply online only).
10. Membership to the Sports and Social Club.
11. Access to staff support groups and networks.