Reference no: Gateshead 6258115256405 

Pay Rate: 22.65 per hour PAYE

37 Monday - Friday, normal working hours

This opening assignment is for 9 months 

City: GATESHEAD

Hybrid working is available, but candidates would need to be able to attend the Civic Centre as and when required. 

You will work on the Adult Social Care Finance Team to provide cover for the operations and management of the team to facilitate a specific time limited project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide professional financial advice and relevant, accurate and timely information to support the strategic planning process and operational management.
• Represent the Strategic Director, Corporate Resources at meetings and working parties as required and to provide professional financial advice and relevant, accurate and timely information to assist the strategic planning process and operational management.
• Assist in monitoring, control and management of the financial resources of the 
• Council and associated bodies in line with statutory obligations, standing orders and financial regulations in order to ensure proper public accountability.
• Assist in the development, operation and maintenance of financial information systems, to maximise potential use and improve the flow and quality of financial information.
• Provide for the maintenance and development of agreed performance standards, indicators and measures ensuring the ongoing provision of an efficient service.
• Assist in providing positive leadership, clear direction, training and support to team members to ensure high levels of performance. 

Key requirements:

• Qualified Accounting Technician or hold an equivalent qualification
• CCAB qualification
• Knowledge of a financial environment
• Experience of local government finance environment
• Experience of working in a public sector financial management environment. 
• Excellent communication skills
• Good IT skills