Finance Assistant

Job Title: Finance Assistant - Local Government
Location: East London
Rate: Up to £16.15 per hour Umbrella
Duration & IR35: 6 Month Contract - Inside IR35

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a proactive and highly organised Finance Assistant - Local Governmentto join a dynamic team in a London Borough organisation. This role is perfect for someone with a proven ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including communities, partner organisations, private sector providers, Government bodies, and public agencies.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements; Finance Assistant - Local Government:

• Engagement and Relationship Building: Demonstrated ability to establish positive relationships and work collaboratively with various communities and partner organisations.
• Confidentiality: Ability to maintain confidentiality when exchanging information with the public, colleagues, and partners.
• SEND Knowledge: While knowledge of the role of professionals working with children and young people with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) and their families is desirable, a strong understanding of the needs and development of children with SEND is preferred.
• Legislation Understanding: An awareness of SEND legislation is highly desirable.

Person Specification; Finance Assistant - Local Government:

• Communication Skills: Advanced ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to a diverse range of individuals.
• Organisational Skills: Ability to organise your own workload, ensuring that targets and deadlines are consistently met.
• Microsoft Excel Proficiency: Advanced skills in Excel for data recording, maintenance, and financial data manipulation.
• Teamwork and Initiative: A collaborative team player with the ability to work independently when necessary.

Skills and Experience; Finance Assistant - Local Government:

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Intermediate).
• Solid understanding of financial procedures, including bank reconciliation, financial statements, and auditing procedures (Intermediate).
• Previous experience in a similar financial role, particularly account reconciliations (Intermediate).

This Finance Assistant - Local Governmentrole offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a supportive and forward-thinking team. If you are an individual who thrives in a busy, dynamic environment and is keen to make a real difference, I encourage you to apply TODAY!