Finance Officer

East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA)
📍 Chesterfield / Hybrid (1 day per week onsite)
💷 £300 per day (Inside IR35)
🕒 3-Month Interim Contract

East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) is a newly established mayoral combined authority, bringing together Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Derby and Nottingham to drive growth, opportunity and prosperity across the region. As a growing organisation, EMCCA is building modern, effective services that support strategic investment and deliver lasting impact for local communities.

We are seeking an experienced Interim Finance Officer to provide immediate support to our Finance Team during a critical period of growth and change, including the implementation of a new finance system.

This is a hands-on finance position supporting a range of operational finance activities across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Treasury functions. Working closely with the Finance Manager and Treasury & Investment Manager, you will help ensure the smooth running of day-to-day financial operations as the organisation transitions to a new finance system.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Processing supplier invoices and payment runs.
• Supporting Accounts Payable activities and managing finance queries.
• Assisting with customer invoicing and Accounts Receivable processes.
• Reconciling accounts and resolving discrepancies.
• Supporting the team through the implementation and go-live of a new finance system.

• Assisting the Treasury & Investment Manager with treasury administration.
• Processing journals and posting financial adjustments.
• Coding and reconciling bank transactions.
• Supporting cash management and treasury reporting activities.

• Processing corporate card journals and reconciliations.
• Assisting with transparency reporting requirements.
• Supporting month-end activities and other ad hoc finance tasks as required.

We are looking for a finance professional who can quickly integrate into a busy team and provide immediate value.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience within Accounts Payable and/or Accounts Receivable.
• Experience processing journals and performing reconciliations.
• Strong working knowledge of finance systems and ERP platforms.
• Treasury support experience or exposure to banking and cash management processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Experience working within local government, public sector or a similar regulated environment would be advantageous.
• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues across the organisation.

• Immediate opportunity to support a high-profile regional authority.
• Exposure to a finance system implementation and transformation programme.
• Hybrid working arrangement with only one day per week in the Chesterfield office.
• Competitive day rate of approximately £300 per day (Inside IR35).
• An opportunity to contribute to an organisation delivering real impact across the East Midlands.

Contract Length: Approximately 3 months
Location: Hybrid - Chesterfield office 1 day per week
Rate: £300 per day (Inside IR35)

To be considered, please submit your CV outlining your relevant finance operations, AP/AR and treasury support experience.