Finance Officers - 2 Positions Available - EAL10606

We are looking to recruit 2 Finance Officers on a temporary one-year basis to work flexibly across the wider Finance service as support while we undertake a project to implement a new financial ledger system. As a member of the Finance team, you will be supporting the financial management of Council services by assisting with the cleansing of data from the existing financial ledger in preparation for migration of data to the new product. The preferred candidate will be part of a fast-paced project team and therefore we are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, flexible, and adaptable to change. Home Working Consideration Applications for homeworking or hybrid working will be considered for this post, subject to a trial period and in accordance with East Lothian Council's Home Working and Worksmart Policies which can be found here. Home or Hybrid working options can be discussed with candidates invited for interview. All applicants must live in the UK and will be expected to attend Council offices from time to time as required. As a key member of the Business Finance Team, the Finance Officer will be expected to;

• Support the Finance Business Partner and Principal Accountant to develop service budgets;
• Support in the preparation of accurate and timely financial monitoring reports to Council services, ensuring that relevant information is reflected within the financial ledger and budget profiling is accurate; timely and accurate reconciliations are undertaken; and financial variances are identified and investigated;
• Support the successful delivery of the Council's statutory financial accounts and other key statutory returns.
  
  A formal accountancy or business management qualification at HNC/SVQ Level 3 and/or able to demonstrate substantial experience/skills in a financial management/business management role.