Job Description

Interim Accountancy Technician – Cheshire – £30 per hour umbrella

A Cheshire local authority is recruiting for an Interim Accountancy Technician to join the Place Finance team on a hybrid contract basis. This role will support services including Libraries and Housing, working closely with the Finance Business Partner on budget setting, in-year monitoring, and closure of accounts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the preparation and maintenance of capital and revenue budgets

• Provide finance support and advice to operational managers

• Assist with budget monitoring, forecasting, and financial reporting

• Support the annual closure of accounts process

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and financial procedures

Requirements:

• Experience providing finance support to managers is essential

• Strong knowledge of accounting standards, financial procedures, and audit principles

• Good experience using accounting systems and Microsoft Excel

• AAT qualification desirable

• Local authority or public sector finance experience is advantageous