Description
We are a local authority dedicated to providing excellent services to our community. Our Service Finance team is essential in managing our finances effectively.
We have an opportunity for a Finance Specialist to join our Service Finance team. Reporting to the Senior Finance Specialist, you will deliver specialist advice to budget holders and ensure internal systems and processes are updated and maintained.
You will also the team to set and manage budgets and work with the Corporate Finance team on financial statements and audits. You will also analyse financial data and provide insights, ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
We are seeking a team player with good communication skills who can meet tight deadlines. You should be keen to learn and develop in finance, possess strong analytical skills, and be detail-oriented and accurate. Experience in a finance role within a local authority is desirable.
We offer opportunities for career growth, support for professional qualifications, a collaborative team environment, and a competitive salary and benefits package.
About this role
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a forward-thinking local authority based in Maldon, an area renowned for its enviable quality of life and stunning countryside, yet within easy reach of London. We offer a professional work environment that emphasizes self-development, innovation, and collaborative working.
For an informal discussion about this position
For more information or an informal chat, please contact 01621 732665 or email ben.cookson@maldon.gov.uk and read and download the Job Description
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