Senior Finance Officer - Wrexham County Borough Council

4Recruitment Services; Wales; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Senior Finance Officer in Wrexham. The role involves providing financial and technical advice, preparing budget plans, and supporting budget monitoring. Ideal candidates will have experience in financial reporting and team management. This is an ongoing contract with flexible working conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial and technical advice to managers.
• Prepare costings and financial information for budget planning.
• Support revenue budget monitoring process.
• Produce and present financial reports.
• Deputise for Finance Manager in meetings.
• Assist with monthly VAT duties.

Job description

Overview

Senior Finance Officer

Wrexham County Borough Council — 6 month ongoing contract

Key Responsibilities

• Provide financial and technical advice, support, and assistance to service and team managers.
• Prepare costings and financial information to support budget planning, service development, and resource management.
• Support the revenue budget monitoring process, ensuring effective budgetary control.
• Produce and present financial reports at various management levels.
• Work flexibly to meet peaks in workload, attend evening meetings, and provide team cover when required.
• Deputise for the Finance Manager in meetings and manage the team during their absence.
• Assist with monthly VAT duties, including VAT returns and monitoring the Council's Partial Exemption position.
• Undertake any other finance-related duties commensurate with the post.

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.

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