Senior Finance Officer

Morgan Law; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in London is looking for a Senior Finance Officer to provide comprehensive finance support across various departments. This permanent role requires experience in Local Government finance and ongoing CCAB qualification studies. Responsibilities include budget monitoring and ensuring compliance with financial standards. Based in London, this position offers a salary between £42,771 to £45,750.

Qualifications

• Experience in Local Government finance is essential.
• Must demonstrate a high level of technical finance knowledge.
• Experience in budget setting and monitoring is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality finance support to service departments.
• Support revenue budget setting and year-end processes.
• Ensure compliance with financing reporting standards.

Skills

Local Government finance

Technical finance support

Budget monitoring

Complex reconciliations

CIPFA Code of Practice

Education

Studier for CCAB qualification

Job description

My London Council is looking for a SeniorFinance Officer to join the team on a permanent basis. Working as part of the Finance team your role will be responsible for providing high quality and comprehensive finance support across the Council, drawing on technical expertise, knowledge and experience to add value, lead on the resolution of challenges and drive process improvements across the area.

Main duties will include

Assist the Finance Manager in delivering high-quality, flexible, and professional finance support to service departments.

Support the business partnering team in revenue budget setting, monitoring, and year-end processes, including complex reconciliations and grant monitoring.

Provide expert technical advice to schools, budget holders, and officers to aid decision-making.

Ensure compliance with Internal Financing Reporting Standards and CIPFA's Code of Practice for Local Government Accounting.

Proactively seek opportunities to enhance the financial support provided to the Council and schools.

Collaborate with internal departments and schools to resolve queries effectively.

This is a permanent role and the successful candidate will need to demonstrate experience in Local Government finance as well as be studier for a CCAB qualification.

The role requires circa 1 day a week in the office and the salary band is 42,771 to 45,750.