Reading Borough Council is seeking a proactive and skilled Finance Officer to join our Legal Services team for 6 months.The role is hybrid - with a requirement to be in the Civic Offices in Reading for 2 days a week.About the RoleAs Finance Officer, you will play a key role in managing financial processes, ensuring compliance with financial controls, and supporting budget management and forecasting. You will work closely with the Legal Operations Analyst and other stakeholders to produce accurate financial reports, manage billing and payments, and support supplier and contract management.Key Responsibilities Produce and reconcile financial reports using corporate finance and legal case management systemsManage billing processes and ensure timely invoicingSupport budget forecasting and expenditure monitoringLead income tracking and reporting for the Corporate Legal TeamUndertake Procure to Pay (P2P) processes and manage supplier paymentsPrepare quotes, internal recharges, and ad-hoc financial reportsEnsure compliance with Visa Purchasing card policies About YouWe re looking for someone with: A good general education (5 GCSEs including Maths and English)NVQ Level 3 in finance or equivalent experienceExperience in a finance or public sector environmentStrong IT and financial reporting skillsExcellent time management and the ability to work independently and ..... full job details .....