Senior Finance Officer

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

Job summary

A local council in London is seeking a Senior Finance Officer for a permanent role. The candidate will provide comprehensive finance support, assist with budget monitoring, and advise on compliance with financial standards. Experience in Local Government finance is essential, and applicants should be studying for a CCAB qualification. The position requires one day in the office per week and offers a salary between £42,771 and £45,750.

Qualifications

• Experience in Local Government finance is essential.
• Student for a CCAB qualification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering high-quality finance support.
• Support budget setting, monitoring, and year-end processes.
• Provide expert technical advice to aid decision-making.

Skills

Local Government finance

Technical finance support

Education

CCAB qualification (studier)

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications/Experience

• The role requires experience in Local Government finance.
• Be a student/studier for a CCAB qualification.

Details

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.