Finance Officer

Interim Finance Officer (AP, AR & Treasury Support)

East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) – Chesterfield / Hybrid (1 day per week onsite) – £300 per day (Inside IR35) – 3-Month Interim Contract.

EMCCA is a newly established mayoral combined authority bringing together Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Derby and Nottingham to drive growth, opportunity and prosperity across the region. The organisation is building modern, effective services that support strategic investment and deliver lasting impact for local communities. An experienced Interim Finance Officer is sought to provide immediate support to the Finance Team during a critical period of growth and change, including the implementation of a new finance system.

This is a hands-on finance position supporting a range of operational finance activities across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Treasury functions. You will work closely with the Finance Manager and Treasury & Investment Manager to ensure the smooth running of day-to-day financial operations as the organisation transitions to a new finance system.

• Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable: processing supplier invoices and payment runs; supporting AP activities and managing finance queries; assisting with customer invoicing and AR processes; reconciling accounts and resolving discrepancies; supporting the system implementation and go-live.
• Treasury Support: assisting the Treasury & Investment Manager with treasury administration; processing journals and posting financial adjustments; coding and reconciling bank transactions; supporting cash management and treasury reporting.
• Additional Finance Support: processing corporate card journals and reconciliations; assisting with transparency reporting requirements; supporting month-end activities and other ad hoc finance tasks as required.

We are looking for a finance professional who can quickly integrate into a busy team and provide immediate value.

• Proven experience within Accounts Payable and/or Accounts Receivable.
• Experience processing journals and performing reconciliations.
• Strong working knowledge of finance systems and ERP platforms.
• Treasury support experience or exposure to banking and cash management processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Experience working within local government, public sector or a similar regulated environment would be advantageous.
• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues across the organisation.

• Immediate opportunity to support a high-profile regional authority.
• Exposure to a finance system implementation and transformation programme.
• Hybrid working arrangement with one day per week in the Chesterfield office.
• Competitive day rate of £300 per day (Inside IR35).
• Opportunity to contribute to an organisation delivering real impact across the East Midlands.
• Contract Length:
  Approximately 3 months.
• Location:
  
  Hybrid – Chesterfield office 1 day per week.
• Rate: £300 per day (Inside IR35).

To be considered, please submit your CV outlining your relevant finance operations, AP/AR and treasury support experience.