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Start Date: ASAP Duration: 4 Months Initially (likely extension) Rate: £700–£750 per day (Inside IR35) Employer: A Local Authority in the South East Location: South East England Hybrid: On-site presence required in line with service needs (working from a modern council office environment) A Local Authority in the South East is seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner (Technical) to lead statutory financial reporting and oversee core technical accounting functions across the organisation. This senior role plays a critical part in ensuring the authority maintains robust financial governance, delivers high-quality financial statements, and manages a complex capital and treasury portfolio with precision and compliance. The postholder will act as a key advisor to senior leadership, provide expert technical financial guidance, lead on capital strategy development, and oversee the successful delivery of the annual accounts and external audit engagement. They will also play a pivotal role in supporting effective financial decision-making across the authority and managing technical finance staff. Key Duties • Lead the preparation and delivery of the organisation’s Financial Statements in full compliance with statutory requirements, • Manage technical finance functions including Capital Strategy & Planning, Treasury Management, Banking, Taxation, and Accounts Payable, • Provide high-quality, strategic technical financial advice to Directors, Chief Officers, and senior stakeholders, • Lead the development of capital strategies, annual capital budget cycles, and capital investment appraisals, • Oversee capital budget monitoring to ensure strong financial control, compliance, and alignment with corporate priorities, • Manage the closure of accounts process, external audit engagement, production of the Statement of Accounts, and training for members and senior staff, • Represent the finance function at committees, key internal/external meetings, and cross-organisational project boards, • Review, interpret, and appraise the financial implications of new legislation, ensuring full organisational compliance, • Lead the financial aspects of major capital projects, providing robust financial modelling, risk assessments, and cost/benefit analysis, • Manage and mentor technical finance staff, ensuring consistently high professional standards and deliveryRequirements, • CCAB or CIMA qualified accountant with substantial post-qualification experience, • Strong knowledge of accounting principles, local government financial legislation, capital financing, and final accounts processes, • Ability to analyse, interpret, and present complex financial information clearly and confidently to senior stakeholders, • Demonstrable experience in technical finance areas such as capital planning, treasury management, and financial strategy, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence at senior levels, • Strong organisational and workload-management skills with the ability to meet statutory deadlines

Our client has a permanent, full-time opportuniity for a Senior Legal Cashier to join their team. Initially office based, there will be an opportunity for hybrid working. Monday to Friday 9.00am – 5.30pm; The Senior Legal Cashier is responsible for performing all day‑to‑day legal cashiering duties to a high professional standard, ensuring full compliance with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Accounts Rules. The role requires an experienced individual who can manage complex financial postings with accuracy and efficiency, while providing essential cover for telegraphic transfers (T/Ts) and Payroll when required. Responsibilities 1. Daily Cashiering Duties Posting of receipts, payments, transfers, and disbursements to client and office ledgers. Managing daily banking processes including reconciliations, cheque handling, and allocation of funds. Ensuring correct segregation of client money and office money in line with SRA Accounts Rules. Processing refunds, write-offs, and adjustments in accordance with internal controls. Monitoring ledger balances and resolving queries from fee earners promptly. 2. Financial Compliance Ensuring all financial transactions comply with the latest SRA Accounts Rules. Supporting internal audit processes and preparing documents for external accountant’s reports. Maintaining accurate, up-to-date accounting records with strong audit trails. 3. Cover for T/Ts and Payroll Providing cover for processing telegraphic transfers (T/Ts) including: • High‑value or time‑sensitive client completions., • Verifying compliance checks., • Ensuring correct approval and security protocols., • Providing absence cover for Payroll including:, • Collating adjustments., • Assisting with payroll preparation and verification., • Liaising with HR/Finance colleagues as needed. 4. Month-End & Reporting Support Assisting with bank reconciliations and ledger checks at month-end. Supporting production of management information, cash flow updates, and financial summaries. Preparing documentation to support compliance reviews or audits. 5. Systems & Process Efficiency Using legal accounting systems (such as P4W) proficiently. Suggesting improvements to streamline processes and strengthen financial accuracy. Requirements Essential • Minimum 3 years’ legal cashiering experience in a law firm., • Strong working knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules., • Fully competent in daily cashiering duties including payments, postings, and, • reconciliations., • Experience covering T/T processes in a legal environment., • High level of accuracy and attention to detail., • Strong Excel and legal accounts software skills. Desirable • Basic working knowledge of payroll processes., • Experience with high-volume conveyancing/completion environments., • Familiarity with digital approval workflows and online banking platforms. Personal Attributes High integrity and commitment to maintaining ethical financial practice. Methodical, organised, and able to prioritise effectively. Confident communicator with a proactive, problem-solving mindset. Reliable team player who can work independently when needed. Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so

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