Finance Business Partner (Trainee)

at  South Cambridgeshire District Council

JOB DESCRIPTION

An opportunity has arisen within Finance Business Team at South Cambridgeshire District Council for a highly motivated individual to work as part of our dedicated team. We’re seeking someone proactive, enthusiastic, and with excellent communication skills.
This role is a great opportunity for someone looking to start and/or progress their career in public sector Finance and for those of you who like a challenge.
The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to learn a variety of financial and administrative tasks quickly and willingness to develop their skills within the finance team. For the right candidate there’s the possibility of studying for a formal accountancy qualification (e.g., AAT) whilst gaining valuable experience across a range of finance and accountancy functions.

Roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting the finance business partners with the preparation of revenue and capital budgets, monitoring spending and income during the year and preparation of final accounts.
• Assist in the statutory account production providing quality audit file and producing monthly audit schedules.
• Contribute to quarterly management reports by reviewing the figures and providing explanations for any variances or adjustments.
• Provide financial advice & support to meet the needs of the Budget Holders/ Service Managers.
• Ensure management accounts, budgets and forecasts are delivered to strict deadlines.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual returns for the council and registered entities.

We are currently taking part in a 4 day working week (32 hours per week) to improve recruitment and retention and support the wellbeing of our colleagues. You can read more about it here 4-day week trial or talk to us about the detail of this flexible benefit we have been offering.
If you would like an informal discussion regarding this vacancy, please contact Martin Lee, email martin.lee@scambs.gov.uk. or Farzana Ahmed, email farzana.ahmed@scambs.gov.uk.
Closing date: 9am on 26 June 2024.
Interviews: Week commencing 01 July 2024.

• Supporting the finance business partners with the preparation of revenue and capital budgets, monitoring spending and income during the year and preparation of final accounts.
• Assist in the statutory account production providing quality audit file and producing monthly audit schedules.
• Contribute to quarterly management reports by reviewing the figures and providing explanations for any variances or adjustments.
• Provide financial advice & support to meet the needs of the Budget Holders/ Service Managers.
• Ensure management accounts, budgets and forecasts are delivered to strict deadlines.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual returns for the council and registered entities