Public Sector Finance Specialist – 6-Month Contract

Civic Recruitment Limited; Greenwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a finance professional for a 6-month contract with a local authority in Greenwich. The role focuses on delivering expert accountancy support within the Finance Directorate, ensuring statutory compliance and high-quality financial services.

The successful candidate will advise on budgets, monitor financial performance, and maintain strong controls while contributing to value-for-money initiatives and service improvements across the council.

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance or accountancy environment.
• Experience in budget preparation, monitoring, and forecasting.
• Experience producing financial reports and management information.
• Experience with financial reconciliations and maintaining effective financial controls.
• A degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related subject is desirable.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial management practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert financial advice and support to managers and service areas.
• Assist in the preparation, monitoring, and management of revenue and capital budgets.
• Conduct financial forecasting and identify budget pressures, risks, and opportunities.
• Prepare management accounts, financial reports, and performance information for stakeholders.
• Maintain effective financial controls and ensure compliance with financial regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies.
• Support the preparation of statutory accounts, financial statements, and audit requirements.
• Assist with grant claims, financial returns, and external reporting obligations.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors, providing necessary financial information.
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives and the development of financial management processes.
• Support budget holders in understanding financial performance and achieving value for money.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of financial records and systems.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Management reporting

Stakeholder communication

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Job description

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a finance professional for a 6-month contract with a local authority in Greenwich. The role focuses on delivering expert accountancy support within the Finance Directorate, ensuring statutory compliance and high-quality financial services.

The successful candidate will advise on budgets, monitor financial performance, and maintain strong controls while contributing to value-for-money initiatives and service improvements across the council.