Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for an experienced Senior Finance Officer to join Bradford Council’s Corporate Finance Team on an initial 3 month temporary contract. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Key Duties:
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Listen to service customers and promote the department through the provision of quality services to meet customer needs.
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To further good working relationships with colleagues to support the delivery of financial services.
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To keep abreast of specialised knowledge in various financial disciplines to support the work of the Department.
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Maintaining the Council’s general ledger and other supporting financial records including computerised databases.
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Ensuring that all budgeting and accounting procedures are complied with including the operation of financial controls.
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Prepare analyse and interpret financial and other information to influence and enable managers to make the correct operational decisions.
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Support the closedown processes of the authority and prepare service accounts.
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Support officers in service departments in the efficient use of resources by providing reliable and timely financial information and support
Requirements:
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AAT or equivalent professional qualification
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Three years practical experience of financial services
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Preparation of reports and maintenance of financial systems and procedures
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Experience of working in a financial environment local government
If this role would be of interest, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible