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.