Public Sector Finance Advisor

Newtons Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance institute in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced senior local authority finance specialist. The role focuses on providing financial insights, answering technical queries, and delivering tailored training to members. Candidates should have at least three years of relevant experience, knowledge of the Local Authority Accounting Code of Practice, and experience in delivering training. This position offers a flexible working arrangement with a 4-day week and excellent benefits, including a pension scheme and childcare allowances.

Benefits

4-day working week

Generous pension scheme

Employee Assistance Helpline

Health Cash Plan

Enhanced maternity/paternity

2 paid volunteer days

Childcare allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years senior local authority finance experience required.
• Familiarity with the Local Authority Accounting Code of Practice is essential.
• Experience in delivering training and insights is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Engage with members and respond to technical queries.
• Research and deliver financial insights and training.
• Liaise with stakeholders regarding legislation changes.

Skills

Local authority finance experience

Technical guidance

Training delivery

Education

CIPFA or equivalent qualification

Job description

Location: Flexible (Remote/hybrid)

Salary: Up to 60,000, 4 day week + excellent benefits

Seeking an experienced, senior level local authority finance specialist with a passion for providing insights, technical guidance and training.

Overview:

Working for a leading finance institute, you will provide financial insights to members (local authorities), answer technical queries, and deliver tailored communications and training.

A typical week:

• Engagement with members
• Respond to detailed technical enquiries
• Research, collate & deliver insights, training & events
• Liaise with stakeholders on legislation changes

You'll need the following:

• 3 years senior local authority finance experience
• Knowledge of the Local Authority Accounting Code of Practice
• Experience delivering training/insights
• CIPFA or equivalent qualified (desirable)

Benefits:

4-day working week, Generous pension scheme, Employee Assistance Helpline, Health Cash Plan, Enhanced maternity/paternity, 2 paid volunteer days, Childcare allowance

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