Senior Finance Assistant - London (SC Cleared)

📍 Location: London
💼 Contract Type: Contract
🕒 Duration: 6 months
📅 Working Pattern: Full-time, 7.6 hours/day, 5 days/week (on-site)
🔐 Security Clearance: Active SC or DV clearance (or eligibility to obtain)

🏢 About the Role:

We are partnering with a high-profile public sector client to recruit a Senior Finance Assistant with active Security Clearance. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful government projects while applying your financial expertise in a secure and dynamic environment.

✅ Key Responsibilities:

• Support budgeting processes and conduct financial analysis and reviews.
• Assist in budget preparation, reconciliation, and reporting.
• Prepare financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain historical data and documentation to support budget development.
• Manage travel and hospitality requests, ensuring compliance.
• Maintain financial records in line with IPSAS and risk management standards.
• Compile data for regular and ad hoc financial reports.
• Contribute to annual financial statements and reporting.
• Perform cost-benefit analyses and review financial requests.
• Authorize payments and support fiscal operations.
• Monitor budget execution and expenditure tracking.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly fund status reports and analysis.
• Support Finance Committee briefings and other internal reporting.
• Perform other related duties as required.

🎯 Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience in finance roles within the public sector or large organisations.
• Strong understanding of government financial processes and reporting standards.
• Active SC or DV clearance (or eligibility to obtain).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

📩 Apply Now:

If you're a finance professional with the right clearance and a passion for public service, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your CV today or contact us for a confidential discussion.

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