Senior Finance Officer

Service Care Solutions; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Finance Officer to enhance financial services within the local authority. This role involves improving financial management, supporting various departments, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and effective communication abilities. With a hybrid work model and a supportive environment, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact on the council's operations while enjoying a competitive salary and referral bonuses. If you are passionate about finance and eager to contribute to public service, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Referral Bonus

Hybrid Working

Flexible Hours

Qualifications

• Experience in financial management and accountancy services.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret financial data.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial and management accountancy services.
• Maintain the Council’s general ledger and financial records.
• Support service departments with reliable financial information.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Accounting Procedures

Communication Skills

VAT Management

Education

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Professional Accounting Qualification

Tools

Financial Software

Computerized Databases

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Senior Recruitment Consultant at Service Care Solutions Recruiting Finance/Accountancy Professionals in the North of England

Senior Finance Officer

Local Authority Bradford

Central Bradford Location

Hybrid / Remote Working Available (Some office presence will be necessary)

Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00

3 Months initially but potential for extension

The Senior Finance Officer role involves providing and continuously improving financial and management accountancy services while supporting management in the effective use of financial resources. It requires clear, confident, polite, and understanding communication with all clients and customers. The position also plays a key part in facilitating better service delivery and supporting the overall operations of the council. Additionally, it includes offering guidance and support to service departments and other council divisions on all financial matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Listen to service customers and promote the department through the provision of quality services to meet customer needs.
• To keep abreast of specialised knowledge in various financial disciplines to support the work of the Department.
• Maintaining the Council’s general ledger and other supporting financial records including computerised databases.
• Ensuring that all budgeting and accounting procedures are complied with including the operation of financial controls.
• Prepare analyse and interpret financial and other information to influence and enable managers to make the correct operational decisions.
• Support the closedown processes of the authority and prepare service accounts.
• Support officers in service departments in the efficient use of resources by providing reliable and timely financial information and support
• Assist with the observance of financial regulations and advise where appropriate.
• Reconciliation of control accounts
• To lead and take responsibility for VAT by providing a comprehensive range of VAT activities
• To undertake more complex financial activities within the Accountancy function

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.

If this role is of interest, please just respond to this advert with an up to date copy of your CV or call Jake on 01772 208969

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Temporary

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Accounting and Financial Services

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