Job PurposeTo provide financial support within the service group including final accounts preparation , the production of annual estimates and provision of monthly budgetary control information.




Key Results AreasResponsible for specific areas or tasks in relation to the service group’s final accounts;
Responsible for specific areas or tasks in relation to the preparation of the service group’s budgets;
To assist with the maintenance and development of the Authority’s financial systems as they impact on the service group and enhance training and financial awareness;
To assist in financial monitoring of the service group’s units through the completion of all routine, regular tasks and provision of information; getting particularly involved in the outturn forecasting of staffing costs on a monthly basis
for example.


To provide relevant data and assist in the completion of grant claims, statistical and statutory returns;
To assist in monitoring expenditure incurred as part of the capital or minor works programme;
Any other reasonable duties as requested by the Finance Business Partner.














Qualifications and Experience - EssentialMinimum 5 GCSEs A – C (or equivalent) including English Language and Mathematics
Studying for, or attainment of foundation level AAT or introductory level CAT or NVQ/SVQ level 2 Accounting
Understanding of principles of accounting within the Public Sector
Practical experience of final accounts preparation and / or budgetary control work
Experience of communicating financial information to non-finance managers
Be able to communicate financial information effectively with colleagues
Be able to set priorities and complete tasks with a minimum of supervision
Demonstrate an aptitude for IT skills with advanced spreadsheet and / or database knowledge


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