Finance Officer

**Overview**
Pertemps Recruitment on behalf of Buckinghamshire Council has an exciting opportunity for a Finance Officer to join the team in their Amersham office (HP6 area). Working alongside the team you will play an important role in providing support, advice and guidanceto Senior Managers and Budget Managers on the financial implications of major service developments, service planning and budget management issues, both revenue and capital
**About the role**
As a Finance Officer you will have a number of responsibilities including, but not limited to the following:

- To ensure that all accountancy activities are carried out consistently across the Council, in line with the agreed operating model framework, statutory duties and professional best practice, in support of fulfilling the S151 statutory duties of the Directorof Finance.
- To provide technical and professional advice to Heads of Service, Budget managers and other officers within the Council, in order to support their decision making in delivering value for money services to Buckinghamshire residents.
- To support and proactively contribute towards the delivery of the Finance Service Offer via the Business Partner model adopted across the Finance function, including the full financial cycle of budget planning, budget monitoring and closing the accountsat the end of the year.
- To deputise for Senior Management Accountant(s) as appropriate
This is a temporary position for three months, though there is potential for this to be extended further. This is a full time position, at 37 hours per week, and you will be expected to attend frequent meetings in the Aylesbury office. Buckinghamshire Councilare currently working on a hybrid basis where you will work remotely for 3-4 days per week and in the office 1-2 days per week.
The Amersham office is conveniently situated in the town centre (HP6 area) with great transport links including a local train station and excellent road connections to the M25, M1, M4 and M40
**About you**
- Local Authority Finance Experience
- Finance systems experience (SAP or equivalent)
- Strong communications skills both spoken and in writing
- Well-developed interpersonal skills with a proven ability to influence others to bring beneficial change
- Commercial acumen, including an ability to support and evaluate the financial viability of key decisions.

**About us and our Client**
As a flexible employee of Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Ltd, you will be joining a Company that holds the distinction of being one of the largest and most successful independent recruitment agencies in the country. Our pioneering spirit and ability to tapinto the uniqueness of each individual's talents has enabled us to open doors for our employees, our clients and our applicants too. Our philosophies and rewards are built very much on mutual trust and respect within the style of a partnership in which wehope you will feel both fulfilled and valued as a person
Buckinghamshire Council are a leading Authority with offices in Aylesbury, Amersham and High Wycombe, whose values represent exactly what they are - Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy. By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:

- a fair and inclusive culture
- the chance to really make a difference to your local community and those around you
- health and well-being initiatives including Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
- ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career
- opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events

**Other information**
We are looking for someone to start as soon as possible.