Senior Finance Officer - 15596

Comxps Ltd; Enfield; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Comxps Ltd in Enfield is seeking a finance professional with strong numerical and analytical skills for a permanent, on-site role. You will work within a local authority/public sector environment, engaging with senior stakeholders and supporting year-end closing and audit processes.

The ideal candidate has CCAB/CIMA qualifications or is part-qualified, with proven experience in finance teams within the public sector and strong IT skills including Excel. DBS clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a complex public sector organisation or local authority.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook is essential.
• Experience of working with senior stakeholders and change initiatives.
• Knowledge of local authority accounting and reporting requirements.
• Experience with year end closing and audit queries.
• Ability to meet deadlines with accuracy.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Excel proficiency

Outlook proficiency

Public sector experience

Senior stakeholder management

Change/efficiency initiatives

Year-end closing processes

Education

CCAB or CIMA part or fully qualified accountant

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Location: Enfield - Working Arrangement: This role requires regular on-site attendance (minimum once a week). This is essential and candidates must be able to attend the office regularly

Contract Length: PERM ROLE

Clearance: DBS

Candidate Requirements

• To excel in this role, you should have experience of working within a complex organisation, preferably in the public sector.
• You will possess strong numerical and analytical skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook is essential.
• Government experience is essential

Essential

• Relevant accountancy experience, working within a finance team related role in a local authority or wider public sector or not for profit organisation environment as part of Financial Accounting or
• Finance Business Partnering Teams
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience of working with senior stakeholders
• Excellent IT skills, experience and knowledge including Microsoft packages and specifically strong Excel skills
• Experience of supporting change / efficiency initiatives
• Knowledge and understanding of local authority accounting and reporting requirements
• Experience of year end closing processes and dealing with audit queries
• Experience working to deadlines with a high attention to detail and accuracy
• Proactive development of skills and knowledge
• Highly numerate and literate

Desirable

• CCAB or CIMA part or fully qualified Accountant
• ICT technical experience

Knowledge

• Excellent understanding and experience of working within public sector Finance accountancy related roles
• Council processes and working practices
• Demonstrable experience of working within a finance related role in a local authority

Qualification(s)

• CCAB or CIMA part or fully qualified accountant desirable

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