Job Description

Our client, Bedford Borough Council is looking for a Finance Business Partner to join their team.

Job Purpose:

Deliver the Council's Financial Statements in line with Statutory requirements and timescales. Manage the Council's Technical Accounting functions including Capital Strategy/Planning, Treasury Management, Banking, Taxation, and the Accounts Payable team.

Manage and motivate a team of finance staff in the delivery of financial support services.

Must be CCAB/CIMA qualified

Available at short notice, required for preparation and delivery of 2024/2025 Statement of Accounts

Must have Local Authority experience in a similar role

Lead on all Technical Accounting issues and advice, to finance and non-finance teams including on Statement of Accounts, Capital Accounting and Treasury Management

Lead on External Audit

Lead on preparation and delivery of Statement of Accounts

Lead on Capital Strategy, Investments and capital accounting

Line ManagementBenefits of working with Remedy

A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.

Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs

Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed.

Double payrolls each week.

*Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit