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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy public sector client based in West Berkshire, are looking for an experienced Assistant Finance Manager to join their team and play a crucial role within their finance team. 

Position: Assistant Finance Manager
Rate: £250 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35) 
Contract Duration: Temporary (Dec 2026) Possible Extension  
Working Arrangement: 2 days in the office

Purpose:

• To effectively support a finance team, including line management of accountants, that undertakes financial planning, budgetary control, accountancy advice, financial administration and training of budget managers

Job Responsibilities: 

• To provide expert advice and support to Finance colleagues, to other managers within the organisation and to elected members.
• Leading the preparation, maintenance and continuous review of long term and short term budget and forecast models for the relevant service area, ensuring alignment with the Medium-Term Financial Strategy.
• Monitoring compliance, investigating variances, and escalating risks or potential breaches through appropriate governance channels.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• Qualified in ACCA, CIMA, ACA or CIPFA.
• Experienced in schools finance and maintained school funding.
• Experienced in financial management systems and forecasting models.

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to james.fernandez@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact James on 020 3854 4907 to discuss further.

To explore other exciting opportunities or learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our website https://www.temptingrecruitment

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