We’re recruiting for an Assistant Finance Officer to join a large finance function in Huddersfield. This role sits across Service Accountancy, Central Accountancy, and Audit & Risk Management, offering varied experience, strong professional development and the chance to make a real difference to public services.

Duties will include:

Service Accountancy

• Day-to-day financial support for Council services
• Budget preparation, monitoring and reporting
• Supporting the production of final accounts
• Working independently on smaller services or supporting senior colleagues on larger, more complex areas

Central Accountancy

• Supporting council-wide financial activities
• Assisting with medium-term financial planning
• Contributing to the production of the Annual Accounts
• Helping develop and support corporate finance and IT systems

Audit & Risk Management

• Delivering internal audits across a variety of service areas
• Meeting senior officers to assess controls and risk management
• Identifying improvements, agreeing actions and writing audit reports
• Following up to ensure agreed actions are implemented
• Working to professional standards (CIPFA Code of Practice) and agreed plans

Prior experience in finance, audit or local government is desirable but we’re looking for the right potential and attitude, with training and support provided.

If you’re looking for a role with purpose, variety and room to grow this could be the perfect next step.