Finance Assistant - Council

Role: Finance Assistant REF 24458
Contract Length: 6 months initially
Location: Hybrid/Epping
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £24.37 per hour
Security Clearance: N/A

About the Role

Spinwell is recruiting for a Finance Assistant an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with financial accounting and reporting activities
• Supporting the preparation of financial reports and analysis
• Processing bank transactions, purchase orders and invoices
• Maintaining accurate financial records and reconciliations
• Supporting VAT administration and Treasury Management activities
• Assisting with government returns and statutory reporting requirements
• Helping prepare the Council's annual Statement of Accounts
• Responding to finance-related queries from colleagues and stakeholders
• Supporting the administration and governance of the Council's Financial Management System

Essential Skills and Experience

• Organised, proactive and detail-oriented
• Numerate with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working independently and managing deadlines
• Confident communicating with a range of stakeholders
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Interested in developing a career within finance and accounting
• A relevant finance qualification such as AAT, or equivalent practical experience
• An understanding of financial systems and reporting processes
• A commitment to continuous professional development

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in a finance, accounting or administrative environment (desirable but not essential)
• Knowledge of local government finance, treasury management or local authority accounting practices would be advantageous but is not essential.

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