Finance Officer Contract Full Time

Based in Knowsley paying £17.17ph PAYE

This is a full time temporary contract role.

Our client is looking for a Finance Officer. To provide technical and general support as part of a finance team providing financial management services to clients on behalf of the Borough Treasurer.

Duties and responsibilities

• Accounting
• Demonstrate understanding of basic accountancy skills and techniques
• Provide general financial support in an accurate manner within agreed timescales.
• Assist with the core financial processes such as budget preparation, monthly budget monitoring, closure of accounts, and preparation of grant claims, financial statements and returns.
• Regularly produce basic financial data and working papers to support the monthly budget monitoring process, including examination of source documents,
• Regularly assisting in the creation, development and maintenance of computerised financial records and files – ensuring accurate and timely data input.
• Regularly undertake reconciliation and validation of data for suspense and control accounts, balance sheet accounts and other ledger entries.

Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

 Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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