We are working with Tameside Council to find a Finance Officer on a temporary basis. Hourly rate: £20 per hour PAYE/24.97 per hour Umbrella. Location: Tameside One, Ashton-Under-Lyne Town CentreJob Type: Temporary (9-month secondment cover), Hybrid (once a week in the office, initially more frequent)We are seeking a Finance Officer to join our team 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.Day-to-day of the role:-         Liaise with budget holders to provide financial support and advice, focusing on capital projects within engineering and town centre regeneration.-         Manage individual areas of financial responsibility alongside two other finance officers.-         Run reports from financial systems and ensure comfort with finance software, ideally Agresso.-         Handle Freedom of Information requests related to financial queries.-         Support the setting of budgets and monitor financial performance, suggesting improvements as needed.Required Skills & Qualifications:-         AAT qualification preferred; consideration given to candidates studying towards this.-         Experience in a finance role within a local authority or similar environment.-         Strong understanding of financial management related to engineering, highways management, and construction.-         Proficient in using financial systems, ideally Agresso.-         Ability to provide high-quality financial advice and manage multiple priorities effectively.-         Excellent organisational and analytical skills, with the capability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
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Dukinfield, Greater Manchester SK16 5PJ, England
£20 - £24.97 per hour
Part Time
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Sonic Summary
- We are collaborating with Tameside Council to recruit a Finance Officer on a temporary basis for a 9-month secondment.
- The position offers an hourly rate of £20 per hour PAYE or £24.97 per hour Umbrella.
- The role is hybrid, requiring attendance in the office once a week, with more frequent visits initially.
- Candidates should have experience in a finance role within a local authority, particularly in engineering and town centre regeneration projects.
- An AAT qualification is preferred, along with strong financial management skills and proficiency in financial systems, ideally Agresso.
