We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Enfield to assist with the appointment of a Senior Finance Officer, on a Permanent basis. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £41,442.00 - £44,331.00 per Annum

Summary:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Senior Finance Officer to join the Corporate Finance team. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality finance support, lead on process improvements, and support strategic decision-making across various departments. This role will be well-suited for an experienced finance professional with a strong understanding of local authority accounting and excellent stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver finance service activities including budget review, financial planning, and corporate accounting.
• Support either Finance Business Partnering or Corporate Accountancy teams with specific ownership of service menu items.
• Provide expert advice and support to budget holders, ensuring financial processes are efficient and accurate.
• Complete statutory returns, reconciliations, year-end processes, and respond to audit queries.
• Coach and develop colleagues, ensuring consistent and standardised processes.
• Drive process improvements and automation to enhance efficiency.
• Handle escalated financial queries and guide resolution.

Qualification:

• CCAB or CIMA part or fully qualified accountant (desirable)

Essentials:

• Relevant accountancy experience in a finance role within local government or not-for-profit sectors (essential).
• Knowledge of local authority financial practices, including reporting, year-end close, and audit processes.
• Strong communication, numerical, and IT skills, including advanced Excel proficiency.
• Experience of supporting change or efficiency initiatives.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage deadlines and maintain attention to detail.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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