Job Description
Accountancy Officer\n Local Authority Liverpool\n Central Liverpool Location\n Hybrid Working\n Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00 (35 Hours per week)\n 1 Month Contract (Potential for Extension)\n £16ph Umbrella\n \n 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.\n \n Responsibilities & Duties\n \nAssist 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\nVerify and distribute payroll information for the business unit managers\nAssist 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\nAssist 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\nDeputise for the other members of the finance team as required\nHave an awareness of the implementation of the City Council's personnel policies and procedures for the Finance Team\n Key Requirements:\n \nKnowledge of financial software packages, enquiry packages and corporate accounting systems.\nPrevious experience of working accurately within procedures and deadlines in a financial environment.\nProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.). Familiarity with accounting software.\nAbility to identify and resolve financial discrepancies and issues efficiently.\n 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.\n \n 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 (phone number removed)