£13.31/hr
Manchester, England
Temporary, Variable

Finance Officer

Posted by Reed.

  • We are working with Manchester City Council to find a Finance Admin on a temporary basis.

Location: Hulme, Manchester. Office based.
Job Type: Temporary (8 weeks, with potential extension)
Hourly rate: £13.31 per hour PAYE

We are seeking a Finance Assistant to join our team, based in Alexandra House, Hulme. This role is crucial for supporting our Private Rented Sector Team with financial tasks related to rent payments and assistance for vulnerable renters. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with data entry and have a keen eye for detail, working in a fast-paced environment to support the end of clients' homeless journeys.

Day to day of the role:

- Process applications for rent top-ups and rent in advance payments.

- Maintain and develop budget recording, stock control, accounting procedures, and filing systems.

- Update spreadsheets with payment information, client names, and addresses.

- Assist in the provision of financial advice and information to service heads, budget holders, and project managers.

- Monitor revenue and capital budgets in line with financial regulations, including raising purchase orders and making transactional payments.

- Contribute to the preparation of annual expenditure forecasts, budgets, and statutory returns.

- Maintain a high level of documentation to identify costs associated with appropriate expenditure.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

- Experience in a finance or data entry role.

- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.

- Proficient in using spreadsheets and financial systems.

- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

- Good communication skills to provide financial advice and information.

If you are interested, or have any questions, please let me know.