Job Description

• Listen to service customers and provide timely information and advice, offering solutions as required.
• To research and maintain specialised knowledge in various financial disciplines to provide expert advice to and on behalf of the Council.
• To develop good working relationships with colleagues to support the delivery of financial services and showing at all times professionalism and respect.
• To promote fairness and inclusion across all service provision and employment through personal example and open commitment.
• To take reasonable care of own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by the work of the post holder.
• To carry out any other duties as may be required, which are reasonable in terms of the nature and level of the post.
• Ensure that all budgeting and year end accounting procedures are complied with including the operation of financial policies and controls, Financial Regulations and Standing Orders.
• Prepare, analyse and interpret financial and other service performance information to influence and enable managers to make the correct operational decisions.
• Support service departments and budget holders by providing a comprehensive financial support service which will include budget profiling and forecasting with links to performance management information. Prepare reports as required.
• Ensure the Council’s income and expenditure is correctly accounted for in line with legislative requirements and Council policies and procedures.
• Organise, deliver and participate in training events to improve the skills, knowledge and understanding of financial and non-financial managers.
• Undertake more complex financial activities within the Accountancy function including working on corporate projects and multi-disciplinary working parties.
Hours of work are Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm (37 hours per week)
Pay Rate: £17.00 per hour
This position is being advertised on behalf of Jark Bradford Ltd Industrial Recruitment Division who operate as an employment business.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities