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Aatom Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority for the role of RQ1651039 - Finance Support Officer - DBS Service (Project).Job Title: RQ1651039 - Finance Support Officer - DBS Service (Project)Contract Duration: 3 Months with possibilities for extensionHours per week: 36Hybrid working pattern.Role PurposeTo provide dedicated short-term financial administration and reconciliation support within the DBS Service. The role will focus solely on clearing the financial backlog, processing current invoices, and re-establishing accurate and auditable financial records. This post is required due to a temporary absence in the team and the level of financial risk identified through recent DBS service reviews. The postholder will work closely with Finance colleagues and the Strategic Business Development Lead to ensure all DBS-related financial activity is accurate, timely and compliant with council financial procedures.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Processing & Backlog Clearance • Process and issue DBS-related invoices, credits and journals promptly and accurately. • Support the clearance of the historic backlog of DBS invoices and credit notes once Finance provide reconciliation outputs. • Reconcile income against DBS provider statements, ensuring correct cost centres, product codes and VAT coding. • Action financial adjustments arising from the reconciliation exercise. • Maintain a verified and up-to-date DBS income register for audit and reporting purposes.Financial Controls & Assurance • Ensure all entries are fully auditable and compliant with RBK/LBS financial rules. • Maintain clear documentation to evidence all financial transactions. • S