Finance Technician

Seven Resourcing are currently seeking a Finance Technician to work within Lincolnshire. This is a full time role, paying £14.67 p/h.  

PURPOSE OF JOB:

To assist Budget Holders to set and manage their budgets. To assist Budget Holders to improve performance, efficiency and value for money of the services they manage . To support Senior Financial Strategy Managers in the provision of financial advice, information and support To build resilience by providing support to: VAT officer, Treasury Manager, Schools Help desk, capital accountant, financial appraisals, etc. To support the closure of accounts process Contribute to the delivery of services for area of responsibility.

Assist, as appropriate, with:

– Providing an integrated approach to performance management, quality standards and service delivery

– Embedding new ways of thinking and working

– Developing and maintaining strong, positive working relationships with commissioners, their teams/partners and across service areas as appropriate To provide day to day advice and guidance to the provider team(s) and/or work within own area of responsibility Continuously look for synergies and efficiency savings across area of responsibility.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES, TASKS & DUTIES

The specific accountabilities of this role will be flexible and will change to meet the needs of the organisation as required but will include (or be equivalent in nature to) those listed below:

To assist in ensuring that there is effective strategic financial planning and financial management in relation to all revenue and capital budgets. To assist in the coordination and delivery of financial planning for all revenue and capital budgets.

Providing financial support and advice in support of a specified area of the Council.

To support the delivery of training and material for budget holders, Senior Managers, and for Financial Strategy, etc

Produce and maintain a spreadsheet containing data relating to Mental Health clients, to be shared with LPFT on a quarterly basis

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

– Preferably AAT membership, or working towards it.

– Detailed knowledge and understanding of principles of financial management, accounting principles and practice.

– Detailed knowledge of Financial Strategy, financial regulations, financial procedures, schemes of authorisation and their rationale within the control framework

– Good communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with officers, external auditors and partners, including funding bodies and government departments and agencies, so as to secure their confidence and respect.

– Good ICT skills, including corporate finance systems (e.g. Agresso) and Excel.

Working at Seven Resourcing:

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