Finance Technician

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Lincolnshire to assist with the appointment of a Finance Technician
, on a 5-month contract
, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £13.50 - £17.62 per hour

This role supports senior finance staff in delivering effective financial planning, budget monitoring, and financial reporting across revenue and capital budgets. The postholder works closely with budget managers to provide accurate financial information, support value-for-money decisions, and ensure strong financial control and statutory compliance.

• Support revenue and capital budget preparation, monitoring, and year-end closure
• Provide financial information and analysis to budget managers and senior staff
• Maintain financial records, including journals and budget virements
• Review outturn projections and support forecasting accuracy
• Assist with statutory returns, FOI responses, and bank reconciliations
• Support value-for-money reviews and efficiency savings monitoring

• Minimum 5 GCSEs (A–C or equivalent) including English and Mathematics
• Studying towards or holding AAT (Foundation level), CAT, or NVQ Level 2 in Accounting (or equivalent)

• Experience supporting budget monitoring, financial reporting, or final accounts
• Understanding of public sector finance principles
• Strong numerical, analytical, and Excel skills
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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