Accountancy Technician

Interim Accountancy Technician – Cheshire – £30 per hour umbrella A Cheshire local authority is recruiting for an Interim Accountancy Technician to join the Place Finance team on a hybrid contract basis. This role will support services including Libraries and Housing, working closely with the Finance Business Partner on budget setting, in-year monitoring, and closure of accounts. Key Responsibilities: • Support the preparation and maintenance of capital and revenue budgets • Provide finance support and advice to operational managers • Assist with budget monitoring, forecasting, and financial reporting • Support the annual closure of accounts process • Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and financial procedures Requirements: • Experience providing finance support to managers is essential • Strong knowledge of accounting standards, financial procedures, and audit principles • Good experience using accounting systems and Microsoft Excel • AAT qualification desirable • Local authority or public sector finance experience is advantageous