Job Description

On behalf of the Cabinet Office, we are looking for a Assistant Finance Manager (Inside IR35) for a 12 month hybrid contract based in London



The Cabinet Office supports the Prime Minister and ensures the effective running of government. The Cabinet Office is also the corporate headquarters for the government, in partnership with HM Treasury, and takes the lead in certain critical policy areas. More information about the Cabinet Office can be found on its website at: [1] www.gov.uk/government/organisations/cabinet-office



As a Assistant Finance Manager, your main responsibilities will be:



Financial Control Support: Assist the Financial Control Manager with day-to-day activities and ensure compliance with internal controls. Reconciliation: Perform regular reconciliations to maintain accurate and up-to-date financial data. Audit Support: Prepare documentation and provide assistance during internal and external audits. Accounts Receivable Management: Oversee incoming payments, monitor outstanding balances, and ensure timely collections. Debt Ledger Oversight: Manage elements of the debt ledger, ensuring accuracy and proper reporting.

Essential:

Technical Know-How: You're confident with the tools and processes needed to get the job done. Great Communicator: Able to explain things clearly and build strong working relationships. Calm Under Pressure: Comfortable handling reactive situations and adapting quickly when priorities change Finance Background: Solid understanding of financial principles and experience working in a finance environment. CTC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance.

Desirable:

Oracle/Workday experience

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.



Disability Confident



As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, The Cabinet Office guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.



Armed Forces Covenant



The Cabinet Office guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.



In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".



References



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1. https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/cabinet-office