Assistant Finance Officer

at  Oxfordshire County Council

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for someone with:

• Significant, relevant experience in financial administration and accountancy.
• Good knowledge and understanding of financial management systems and procedures, including accounting, cost centre management, payments, income and banking.
• Good knowledge and understanding of financial control, financial risk management and corporate governance; including the regulatory framework that governs the operation of financial systems.
• Strong ICT skills including extensive knowledge and ability to use spreadsheets; and able to utilise business systems effectively.
• Experienced in analysing and interpreting data and presenting it in an understandable format
• Good communicator, who communicates clearly and openly in order to inform, instruct, persuade and encourage feedback.
• An aptitude for working collaboratively with colleagues, and partners in problem solving and making informed and insightful decisions.
• Has excellent attention to detail, working accurately with the ability to work on own initiative, or effectively as part of a team.
• A lateral thinker who is highly motivated, positive and inquisitive with an aptitude for learning, problem solving, developing innovative ideas, and continuous improvement.
• Willing and flexible attitude with excellent organisation and time management skills.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Assistant Finance Officer will support the wider Financial Systems and Support team with financial systems monitoring administration and processing.
The role operates flexibly across Finance, providing finance and accounting support for projects and other finance teams as priorities dictate.

Responsibilities .

• Supporting Finance teams as priorities dictate, for example with the recording and analysing of data, obtaining financial reports, financial administration of organisational structure changes etc.
• Any other duties as necessary to carry out the remit of the role.