3 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
* An opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Assistant Accountant to join a busy public sector finance team.
* The successful candidate will support the Senior Accountant and Finance Manager in providing high-quality financial advice, preparing budget monitoring reports, grant claims, and year-end financial submissions, with a particular focus on managing and monitoring grant-funded programmes.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
* Assist in the provision of financial advice and reporting on grant schemes to senior management and project boards
* Prepare and monitor budgets, estimates, grant claims and financial submissions
* Produce regular budget monitoring reports and contribute to financial updates for Cabinet and Scrutiny Committees
* Support in year-end accounting processes and ensure accurate reconciliation of financial accounts
* Liaise with service managers and external stakeholders, including funding bodies and auditors
* Supervise and delegate work to junior finance support staff
* Attend meetings and represent the finance function where required
* Ensure compliance with grant terms and conditions, and internal financial procedures
* Assist in identifying and correcting misposted income and expenditure items
Skills/Experience:
* Strong working knowledge of core accounting principles, including budgeting, monitoring, and account closure processes
* Experience working with financial systems such as OLAS, iTrent, or Proactis
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and produce clear reports
* Confident communicator with the ability to liaise effectively with staff at all levels
* Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
* Demonstrable experience in grant monitoring and financial reporting
* Experience within a local authority or public sector finance setting is highly desirable
* Competency in Microsoft Excel and Word
Additional Information:
* The closing date: 01/09/2025.
* Relevant Level 4 financial qualification (e.g. AAT Level 4 or equivalent).
* Full UK driving licence and ability to travel for meetings required.
• Relevant Level 4 financial qualification (e.g. AAT Level 4 or equivalent).
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel for meetings required.