At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage financial transactions and support purchasing activities for the public sector.
- Company: Join a dynamic local authority with a commitment to community service.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a difference in your community while developing valuable finance skills.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and experience in finance or administration.
The predicted salary is between 17.21 - 17.21 £ per hour.
Role: Finance Officer REF 377891
Contract Length: Until 30/06/27
Location: Exeter or Winfrith - 1-2 weeks initially in office full time and then 2 days per week
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £17.21 per hour
Security Clearance: BPSS
Spinwell is recruiting for a Finance Officer for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FINANCE OFFICER
- Perform central purchasing and exchequer activities for the Alliance with specific responsibility for sourcing goods and services including ICT, travel & accommodation provision, the administration and accurate processing and recording of payments, receipts and other financial transactions.
- Dealing with the security of seized monies and providing financial support to major operations as required.
- Although the post does not directly control a budget, decisions on where to spend money, expense claims to authorise, and whether a purchase should be authorised in line with policy all help deliver VFM.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE FINANCE OFFICER
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a commitment to customer service.
- Demonstrable good administrative skills together with evidence of a previous record of high standards of accuracy in a financial environment.
- Ability to organise own time and to plan and carry out activities in an orderly and structured way; ensure deadlines are met.
- Must be able to evidence an ability to prioritise and organise own/team workloads.
- Ability to deal with incoming correspondence, incoming payments by cheque, bank transfer, card or cash and to analyse information.
- Maintain accurate daily records.
- Confident to interact verbally, by email or by letter with members of the Force, external customers, banks, G4S and local government.
- Able to evidence good computer skills, and experience in using software packages including spreadsheets and word processing.
- Ability to deal with any scrutiny arising from contact with external customers, banks, external cash collection companies and local government.
- Evidence of previous position/s of trust and responsibility, specifically in relation to purchasing or finance generally.
If you are a Finance Officer, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!
We welcome all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.
Finance Officer - Local Authority in Exeter employer: Spinwell Global
Spinwell is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration in the public sector. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide opportunities for coaching and mentoring within agile teams, ensuring that our staff can enhance their skills while contributing to meaningful projects in Edinburgh or Glasgow. Our inclusive culture values diversity and encourages the adoption of cutting-edge technologies, making it a rewarding place for passionate software engineers to thrive.
