Financial Accountant Location: West Yorkshire Contract: Temporary (4 months initial) Salary: £400 per day umbrella / £352.07 per day PAYE Inclusive / £314.15 PAYE Exclusive Start Date: ASAP Contact: rachel.burgess@servicecare.org.uk Job Description Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a local authority in West Yorkshire for a Financial Accountant to join the team on a temporary basis. The postholder will be required to lead and support the production and delivery of statutory accounts, annual revenue and capital budgets, and in-year monitoring, forecasting, and reporting, while driving the development of effective financial management tools and reports to support corporate objectives. Ensure the Authority remains fully compliant with all relevant financial standards and best practices. Key Responsibilities Lead and deliver year-end close down process Prepare and support the completion of Statement of Accounts Provide hands-on technical support during a busy period. Review coding and financial reporting relating to budgets, KPIs and Statement of Accounts in compliance with relevant guidelines. Support the authority in achieving its vision by designing, implementing and maintaining systems required for objectives delivery Work closely with internal finance teams to support statutory reporting deadlines Candidate Criteria Qualified accountant and proven experience of year-end close down and Statement of Accounts in a local authority. Ability to hit the ground running with minimal guidance Recent experience in leading year-end production of Statement of Accounts in a local authority. Strong management and communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who could be, please contact Rachel at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email rachel.burgess@servicecare.org.uk Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.