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Senior Finance Officer
Local Authority Bradford
Central Bradford Location
Hybrid / Remote Working Available (Some office presence will be necessary)
Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00
3 Months initially but potential for extension
37 Hours per week
£20ph Umbrella (PAYE Inclusive £17.98, PAYE Exclusive £16.04)
The Senior Finance Officer role involves providing and continuously improving financial and management accountancy services while supporting management in the effective use of financial resources. It requires clear, confident, polite, and understanding communication with all clients and customers. The position also plays a key part in facilitating better service delivery and supporting the overall operations of the council. Additionally, it includes offering guidance and support to service departments and other council divisions on all financial matters.
Key Responsibilities:
Listen to service customers and promote the department through the provision of quality services to meet customer needs.
To keep abreast of specialised knowledge in various financial disciplines to support the work of the Department.
Maintaining the Council’s general ledger and other supporting financial records including computerised databases.
Ensuring that all budgeting and accounting procedures are complied with including the operation of financial controls.
Prepare analyse and interpret financial and other information to influence and enable managers to make the correct operational decisions.
Support the closedown processes of the authority and prepare service accounts.
Support officers in service departments in the efficient use of resources by providing reliable and timely financial information and support
Assist with the observance of financial regulations and advise where appropriate.
Reconciliation of control accounts
To lead and take responsibility for VAT by providing a comprehensive range of VAT activities
To undertake more complex financial activities within the Accountancy function
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