Finance Officer - Adults Social Care & Public Health

My Local Government client is looking to recruit a Finance Officer to join its Adults Social Care and Public Health team on a permanent basis. Working as part of the Finance Business Partnering team, supporting the Children and Adults Social Care services, this is a key role providing strategic financial insight and operational support to senior management.
Key Responsibilities of the role include:
- Support the Finance Manager in delivering high-quality, flexible, and professional financial services to departments.
- Assist with revenue budget setting, monitoring, and year-end processes, including complex reconciliations and grant tracking.
- Provide expert technical advice to budget holders and officers to support informed decision-making.
- Ensure compliance with IFRS and CIPFA's Code of Practice for Local Government Accounting.
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve financial support across the Council and schools.
- Collaborate effectively with internal departments to resolve financial queries.
To be considered for the role you will need to be able to demonstrate the following experience:
- Significant responsibility in previous finance roles within local authorities or the wider public sector.
- Strong background in financial management, including budget planning, monitoring, and reporting.
- A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Proven ability to navigate complex financial environments and provide strategic advice to senior stakeholders.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and solid technical skills across financial systems.
- A recognised accountancy qualification (e.g. CCAB, CIMA, or equivalent), or substantial experience operating at an equivalent professional level.
This is a permanent role with 1 to 2 days a week in the London office and paying a salary of £44,184 to £47,262