Public Sector Finance Advisor

Newtons Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance institute is seeking an experienced Senior Local Authority Finance Specialist who is passionate about providing insights and technical guidance. The role, which offers flexible remote or hybrid working, involves engaging with local authority members, responding to technical queries, and delivering training. Candidates should have a minimum of three years' experience in local authority finance and knowledge of the relevant accounting codes. The position offers a competitive salary and outstanding benefits including a 4-day working week.

Benefits

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.
• Knowledge of the Local Authority Accounting Code of Practice is essential.
• Experience delivering training and insights is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Engage and respond to members' enquiries.
• Deliver tailored communications and training.
• Liaise with stakeholders regarding legislation changes.
• Research and collate insights for members.

Skills

Senior local authority finance experience

Knowledge of Local Authority Accounting Code

Experience delivering training

Education

CIPFA or equivalent

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