This varied and interesting position provides an excellent opportunity to expand both your skills and knowledge at the heart of the business operations function in a unitary local authority. The post is permanent and full time. The successful candidate will have: An up to date knowledge and understanding of banking standards and procedures; An advanced knowledge, understanding and experience of financial accounting, reporting and income management systems and the practices and controls surrounding them; An ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external customers; Experience of resolving complex problems / issues and undertaking complex system / account reconciliations effectively and efficiently; An ability to prioritise tasks and work accurately under pressure and to tight deadlines; Experience of working effectively with both finance staff and non finance staff; Evidence of extensive spreadsheet skills and familiarity with other applications (e.g. word processing, databases); Experience of reviewing and implementing new and improved financial working practices; Experience of working flexibly and effectively in a small team contributing positively to achieve a common goal;