Senior Finance Officer

About The Role

• Assist the Finance Manager in delivering high-quality, flexible, and professional finance support to service departments.
  


• Support the business partnering team in revenue budget setting, monitoring, and year-end processes, including complex reconciliation and grant monitoring.
  


• Provide expert technical advice to schools, budget holders, and officers to aid decision-making.
  


• Ensure compliance with Internal Financing Reporting Standards and CIPFA’s Code of Practice for Local Government Accounting.
  


• Proactively seek opportunities to enhance the financial support provided to the Council and schools.
  


• Collaborate with internal departments and schools to resolve queries effectively.
  

• Proven experience in finance or accounting roles.
  


• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards and local government accounting practices.
  


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  


• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
  


• Relevant finance qualifications (e.g., ACCA, CIMA) are desirable.
  


• Experience in a local government or public sector finance role is advantageous.