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Finance Officer

Service Care Solutions - Legal
Posted 7 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester OL6 9DP

Salary

£28,000 - £33,600 per annum

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Contract type

Part Time

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  • The Finance Officer position is a temporary role with Tameside Local Authority, based in Ashton Under Lyne, offering a salary between £15.67 and £24.84 per hour on an umbrella basis.
  • This office-based role requires candidates to have local authority experience, particularly in supporting engineering and town centre regeneration projects.
  • The successful candidate will work as part of an 8-person team, managing both revenue and capital budgets while providing financial management and business planning advice.
  • The position is ideal for individuals looking to broaden their experience through involvement in high-profile projects over a 9-month contract period.
  • Candidates are encouraged to apply if they have relevant experience, and there is also a £250 referral bonus available for successful placements.

Finance OfficerLocal Authority TamesideAshton Under LyneOffice based roleMonday to Friday 08:30 - 17:009 Month Contract

£15.67ph - £24.84ph Umbrella

Job PurposeI am currently recruiting a Finance Officer to join a local authority on a temporary basis to cover a secondment. This role is ideal for someone with local authority experience, particularly in supporting engineering and town centre regeneration projects. The successful candidate will be part of an 8-person team, working closely with budget holders to manage both revenue and capital budgets effectively.This is an excellent development opportunity for anyone wanting to broaden their experience and be involved in a number of high profile pieces of work over the coming months. The role would be supporting on both revenue and capital aspects of the budget and will play an important role in supporting budget holders to move to self service over the coming months.Main responsibilities

  • Provide financial management and business planning advice to management, and clients.
  • Contribute to financial reporting that meets corporate governance and client needs.
  • Support managers in monitoring budgets, identifying variances, and advising on corrective actions.
  • Ensure compliance with financial rules, accounting practices, and legislation.
  • Build strong working relationships with clients to understand their financial needs and provide tailored advice.
  • Participate in client management meetings, offering financial insights.
  • Ensure accurate financial data reporting in line with corporate governance and client requirements.
  • Support the preparation of the Council's revenue budget, medium-term financial strategy, and annual accounts.
  • Assist in financial modelling and cost analysis for service plans.
  • Contribute to service transformation and efficiency initiatives, identifying cost savings and improvements.
  • Assist in delivering efficiency savings plans aligned with corporate financial goals.
  • Contribute to business planning and risk management strategies.
  • Manage day-to-day work priorities and deadlines.

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.If this role is of interest, please just respond to this advert with an up to date copy of your CV or call Jake on

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