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Positive Employment is currently recruiting for a Finance Analyst for our client local government organisation based in Brent. The successful candidate will be responsible for financial support to departments and schools including such areas as the annual budget, monthly monitoring, statutory reporting, Tax and VAT, Exchequer, Controls and supporting over all organisational functions. This is a 3 month starting contract with the possibility to extend. This role with be hybrid working. Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to: Undertake the preparation of budgets, to assist service areas with budget projections and provide critical challenge on a monthly basis, or as required. Ensure a system of adequate internal controls exists in respect of financial matters. Ensure that accurate financial returns, to both internal and external bodies including CIPFA, are made on a timely basis. Advise on the financial viability of new or existing projects and policy proposals. Liaison with both Internal and External Auditors. provide advice to service managers on financial matters, including interpretation and compliance with financial regulations. Support month end and year end processes, preparing performance and other reports. Keep the organisation's asset register up to date. Support schools and their bursars in their roles and their financial development needs. Support the development and maintenance of a full range of buy-back services for schools through effective SLA arrangements in a customer focused way. Support the activities supporting the schools forum and provide effective clerking services. Update and manage the organisation's tax strategies, identifying and defining new issues and implementing changes as appropriate, ensuring the council avoids penalties from the HMRC. Personal Requirements: AAT qualified, part qualified CCAB or CII ongoing study OR equivalent experience. Knowledge of Oracle Financials reporting, Business Objects and ADI. Knowledge of local government funding arrangements. Knowledge of statutory and regulatory reporting requirements in banking. Knowledge of capital accounting and regulation funding. A working knowledge of project management methodology. Experience using Oracle Financial Systems. Experience with Income Tax issues / P11D / CIS / VAT / TMA. Working Hours: 09:00am - 17:00pm, Monday - Friday Pay: £400.00 - £500.00 per day Please note this role is within the scope of IR35.