Finance Officer

Morgan Hunt UK Limited ,
Preston, Lancashire
Contract Type: Contract

Overview

JOB TITLE: Finance Officer LOCATION: Manchester The successful candidate will support the Senior Finance Officer in the delivery of a comprehensive, high quality financial management service, with a particular focus on business planning and monitoring performance. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Contribute to the preparation of monthly management accounts and annual financial statements including: Analytically review performance of reconciliations, Preparation of payroll information for budget holders, processing of accruals and prepayments Assist in the production of the monthly reports package for budget holders As part of the overall financial management service, act as the primary Finance contact with a group of budget holders Pro-actively support budget holders with any ad-hoc queries to assist them in achieving their financial targets Assist with the development of the financial management and accounting services provided to budget holders and establish good working relationships with those budget holders Meet budget holders on a regular basis to review their financial position and year-end forecast Assist in the management of the active budget on the finance system including budget uploads Provide costings, budgetary analysis and other information as required Provide cover where appropriate for the Senior Finance Officer (Business Planning & Monitoring) in periods of absence Provide support and cover for the Finance Officer (Purchasing) in respect to raising of orders, resolving queries, and producing and analysing reports Assist with the internal and external audit processes, including resolving queries, and implementing recommendations Assist with the college enrolment process including the handling of cash Provide training and support to budget holders on the College's financial accounts system Contribute to the development, production, and implementation of College accounting and financial policies and procedures SYSTEMS KNOWLEDGE Must be a competent user of Microsoft Excel including VLook ups and Pivot tables Experience of Open Accounts would be highly advantageous Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants are required to undertake mandatory Safeguarding training. The successful candidate for this appointment may be required to hold an Enhanced DBS for regulated activity through the Disclosure and Barring Service at a cost to themselves unless you already have a current DBS in place Morgan Hunt is a multi award winning Employment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role