Finance Officer

1 month ago


Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Venn Group Full time

We are working with a local authority who are looking for Finance Officer to join their management accounting team, to support the provision of a comprehensive financial service, including support of budget preparation, maintenance and closure of accounts, and maintenance of financial systems.

A key focus to ensure that financial management, accounting and budgetary control/reporting arrangements are working effectively and to assist in providing a financial service to Pension Fund Employers, Members and Pensioners.

Location: Southwest based Authority

Set-up: Hybrid

Rate: £25 - £35 per day via umbrella, inside IR35

Duration: 6-month initial contract, likely extension

Hours: Full-time position

The work will include:

  • Project Support to Head of Pensions and Finance Manager, to assist with various tasks/projects of a financial nature, which may involve modelling and costing
  • Support the production of budgets, closure of accounts, and/or financial systems, in accordance with corporate policy and standards
  • Assist in ensuring that sound financial planning, effective allocation/use of resources and budgetary control systems are in place and comply with corporate policy and standards
  • Prepare information and/or analyses for inclusion in a range of returns and reports, including Outturn Reports, Statement of Accounts, statutory returns, grant claims and any additional information at the request of internal and external auditors
  • Maintain the accuracy of budgets on the council's main financial system

Qualifications and Education:

  • At least Part-AAT qualification (or equivalent) and actively pursuing full qualification
  • Demonstrates commitment to training or CPD

At Venn Group, we endeavour to respond to all applications. However due to the volume of applications we receive, if you have not heard from us within 48 hours, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.



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