Our client is seeking a Finance Officer for an initial 6-month contract with the possibility of an extension.

Start Date: ASAP - 6 Months, with the possibility of an extension.

Pay Rate: £17.59 Per Hour PAYE

Location: BS37 5AF

Working Hours: 37 Hours Per Week, 09:00 - 13:30

Job Purpose:

The Finance Officer is required to support demand-led (High Needs) areas within the team. General duties will include -Finance Officer to ensure data received from other teams regarding decisions made is complete and accurate with queries raised and resolved promptly, ensuring Finance spreadsheets are kept up to date with decisions made, supporting the team with Purchase Order requests, authorising invoices, liaising with external companies when invoices don't match approved packages of support, clearing the backlog of queries, processing monthly payment runs, update projections, liaise with Budget Holders and Service Managers, support budget setting process and year-end functions.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• To support the development, maintenance and review of budget monitoring, control, reconciliation and reporting in conjunction with Core senior staff and operational managers and to contribute to the continuous improvement of departmental systems in line with financial best practices as required by the Senior Finance Manager/Finance Manager.
• To process journals and compile supporting documentation required.
• To assist with the efficient and timely completion of specific tasks within the annual closing of accounts process, including the preparation and submission of grant claims and the ongoing maintenance, reconciliation and review of the accounts for specific areas of responsibility.
• To contribute to reviews in line with the Council's policies and procedures, to achieve value for money.
• To assist with the efficient preparation and production of timely and accurate routine and ad-hoc management information, about all aspects of the finance function, as required by the Strategic Finance Managers and budget holders by core team processes and systems.
• To contribute to the ongoing review of corporate and departmental systems and procedures as requested by the Senior Finance Manager/Finance Manager

Skills and Experience:

• AAT qualified
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (Master's or professional certification is a plus).
• Proven experience as a Finance Officer or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of financial principles, regulations, and best practices.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Organizational and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of relevant accounting software and tools.

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