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Job PurposeTo provide financial support within the service group including final accounts preparation , the production of annual estimates and provision of monthly budgetary control information. Key Results AreasResponsible for specific areas or tasks in relation to the service group’s final accounts;Responsible for specific areas or tasks in relation to the preparation of the service group’s budgets;To assist with the maintenance and development of the Authority’s financial systems as they impact on the service group and enhance training and financial awareness;To assist in financial monitoring of the service group’s units through the completion of all routine, regular tasks and provision of information; getting particularly involved in the outturn forecasting of staffing costs on a monthly basis for example.To provide relevant data and assist in the completion of grant claims, statistical and statutory returns;To assist in monitoring expenditure incurred as part of the capital or minor works programme;Any other reasonable duties as requested by the Finance Business Partner.Qualifications and Experience - EssentialMinimum 5 GCSEs A – C (or equivalent) including English Language and MathematicsStudying for, or attainment of foundation level AAT or introductory level CAT or NVQ/SVQ level 2 AccountingUnderstanding of principles of accounting within the Public SectorPractical experience of final accounts preparation and / or budgetary control workExperience of communicating financial information to non-finance managersBe able to communicate financial information effectively with colleaguesBe able to set priorities and complete tasks with a minimum of supervisionDemonstrate an aptitude for IT sk