This Senior Finance Officer post sits in the Financial Management function of Financial Services at Halton Borough Council, supporting a wide range of operational departments. The role covers the full annual financial cycle, from setting budgets and monitoring the outturn position to closing accounts at year-end. What sets it apart is the need for proven accounting knowledge of schools funding, gained in recent local government or health finance work. AAT membership, or part-qualified CCAB status or equivalent, is required.
What the job involves
- Set budgets across the annual financial cycle
- Monitor the budget outturn position
- Close down accounts at financial year-endSupport a wide range of operational departments across the council
- Contribute to problem solving and improving financial processes
Qualifications
- AAT membership, or part-qualified CCAB accountant or equivalent
Experience
- Recent relevant experience in local government or health finance
- Proven experience of accounting treatment for schools funding
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent report writing and presentation skills
- Highly organised
- Confident dealing with colleagues at all levels
- Able to plan and prioritise own work
What’s offered
- Annual leave from 34 days including bank holidays, rising with long service
- Option to buy four extra unpaid days for the Christmas closedown
- Local Government Pension Scheme, defined benefit with generous employer contributions
- Life cover of three times salary via the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Investment in personal development
- Free car parking at council sites
- Employee benefits platform with discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
