Accountancy Officer
Local Authority Liverpool
Central Liverpool Location
Hybrid Working
Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00 (35 Hours per week)
1 Month Contract (Potential for Extension)
£16ph Umbrella
To provide professional financial support across the local authority, ensuring effective financial management, planning, monitoring and reporting in line with statutory requirements and council policies. The postholder will contribute to the provision of high-quality financial advice and services to support the delivery of efficient and value-for-money services.
Responsibilities & Duties
Assist in the provision of regular cyclical and ad-hoc budgetary control information and advice to budget holders at all levels, ensuring the needs and requirements of budget holders are met under the supervision of the Principal Finance Officer
Verify and distribute payroll information for the business unit managers
Assist in the maintenance of financial information systems including input and monitoring of budget virements, accountancy journals etc, clearance of suspense accounts, monitoring of holding accounts and establishment of new accounting codes and structures
Assist with the completion of financial returns and grant claims with supporting working papers promptly, accurately and completely within deadlines set by funding bodies and for audit
Deputise for the other members of the finance team as required
Have an awareness of the implementation of the City Council's personnel policies and procedures for the Finance Team
Key Requirements:
Knowledge of financial software packages, enquiry packages and corporate accounting systems.
Previous experience of working accurately within procedures and deadlines in a financial environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.). Familiarity with accounting software.
Ability to identify and resolve financial discrepancies and issues efficiently.
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