Your new company
You will be working for a local public services organisation in which you will be supporting the small finance team for an initial period of 6 months.
Your new role

• Analysing payroll information and processing in the finance system
• Analysis and reporting using excel
• Preparation and submission of VAT returns
• Reconciliation of control accounts
• Preparation of statutory accounts
• Portfolio Profit & Loss Accounts
• Board finance report
• Budget reports
• Analysis of financial trends and involving streams of data and forecasts financial expenditure using wide range of data and assumptions
• Financial planning / budget setting with collaboration and engagement of the executive / senior management team
• Liaising with external auditors
• Finance system (Xero) maintenance and development

What you'll need to succeed

• AAT qualified, ACA, ACCA, CIMA part qualified or qualified by experience
• XERO experience would be advantageous
• Proven experience in a similar role
• Must have good knowledge of Excel (pivot tables and V-Look up)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to consult successfully with stakeholders across all levels of seniority
• 2+ years of experience within a finance function
• Works to achieve agreed objectives and is given freedom to do this in own way, working within broad professional policies.

What you'll get in return

• You will earn a competitive salary of up to £45k FTE alongside a competitive benefits package, for more details please get in touch on the below details.

What you need to do now
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