Senior Finance Officer

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

Job summary

A local government council in London is seeking a Senior Finance Officer to provide high-quality finance support. Responsibilities include assisting in budget monitoring and offering expert advice to schools. Candidates should have experience in Local Government finance and be studying for a CCAB qualification. The role offers a salary between £42,771 and £45,750 with one day a week in the office.

Qualifications

• Experience in Local Government finance.
• Ability to provide expert technical advice.
• Compliance with Internal Financing Reporting Standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist Finance Manager in delivering finance support.
• Support in revenue budget setting and monitoring.
• Provide technical advice to schools and budget holders.

Skills

Local Government finance

Financial reporting

Budget monitoring

Grant monitoring

Education

Studier for CCAB qualification

Job description

Overview

My London Council is looking for a Senior Finance 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

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.

Additional Information

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