Finance Assistant

Civic Recruitment Limited; Taunton (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Bi-weekly pay

3-month contract

In-office one day per week

Job summary

Somerset Council's Finance & Procurement Directorate is seeking a dedicated Finance Assistant for a temporary three-month position in Taunton. This role supports Children’s Services via transactional finance, purchase orders, invoice management, and financial administration.

The successful candidate will process financial data, address queries, maintain records, and assist in budget monitoring and reporting, in a hybrid pattern with at least one day per week in the office.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in finance, accounts, or financial administration roles.
• Proficiency in processing purchase orders and invoices.
• Maintaining financial records and systems.
• Strong numerical and analytical capabilities.
• Proficient IT skills with finance/data systems.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Ability to organize workloads and meet deadlines.
• Maths and English proficiency.
• Public sector experience and local government familiarity.
• Knowledge of Children's Services funding or placements.
• AAT Level 2/3 or willingness to pursue.
• Procurement and supplier management experience.

Responsibilities

• Create and oversee purchase orders.
• Process invoices and respond to supplier inquiries.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
• Assist in budget monitoring and reporting.
• Serve as primary contact for Children's Services finance questions.
• Aid budget holders with navigating financial management systems.
• Ensure adherence to Financial Regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Analyze and extract data from management systems.
• Provide financial information and reporting support to Business Partners.
• Support service improvement initiatives and finance projects.
• Foster positive relationships with internal teams, suppliers, and external stakeholders.

Skills

Finance experience

Purchase orders

Invoices

Financial systems

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Public sector

Procurement

Supplier management

Education

AAT Level 2/3

Tools

Finance software

Job description

Job Description

Location: The Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY

Rate: £17.24 per hour

Contract: 3 Month Contract

Hours: Full Time

Working Pattern: Hybrid Working (Minimum 1 Day per Week in the Office)

Summary

Somerset Council's Finance & Procurement Directorate is seeking a dedicated Finance Assistant for a temporary three-month position. This role is ideal for finance professionals with a background in transactional finance, purchase orders, invoice management, and financial administration. The successful candidate will be instrumental in supporting Children's Services by ensuring precise financial processing, addressing queries, maintaining records, and aiding in budget monitoring efforts.

Responsibilities

• Create and oversee purchase orders.
  
• Handle invoice processing and address supplier inquiries.
  
• Keep accurate financial records and documentation.
  
• Assist in budget monitoring and financial reporting tasks.
  
• Serve as a primary contact for finance-related questions from Children's Services.
  
• Aid budget holders in navigating financial management systems.
  
• Ensure adherence to Financial Regulations, policies, and procedures.
  
• Analyze and extract financial data from management systems.
  
• Provide financial information and reporting support to Business Partners.
  
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives and various finance projects.
  
• Foster positive relationships with internal teams, suppliers, and external stakeholders.
  

Requirements

Requirements:

• Proven experience in finance, accounts, or financial administration roles.
  
• Proficiency in processing purchase orders and invoices.
  
• Competence in maintaining financial records and systems.
  
• Strong numerical and analytical capabilities.
  
• Proficient IT skills, particularly with finance or data systems.
  
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy.
  
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
  
• Capability to organize workloads and adhere to deadlines.
  
• Solid educational background, including proficiency in Maths and English.
  
• Experience in Local Government or the Public Sector.
  
• Familiarity with local authority financial procedures and regulations.
  
• Experience in supporting budget monitoring and financial analysis.
  
• Understanding of Children's Services funding or placement processes.
  
• AAT Level 2/3 qualification or willingness to pursue it.
  
• Experience with procurement and supplier management processes.
  

What's on Offer?

• £17.24 per hour
  
• 3 Month Contract
  
• Hybrid Working
  
• Bi-weekly Pay
  
• Opportunity to join a supportive Finance & Procurement team.
  
• A diverse role combining transactional finance, financial administration, and reporting.
  
• Excellent opportunity for Finance Assistants, Accounts Assistants, Finance Administrators, Purchase Ledger Clerks, or Finance Officers.
  

This position is well-suited for individuals with experience as a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Finance Administrator, Purchase Ledger Assistant, Finance Officer, Financial Support Officer, or Accounting Technician.