Accountant
Up to £27.56 per hour Umbrella
Up to £22.14 per hour PAYE
Full Time
6 Month Contract Initially
Brighton / Hybrid once per week
PURPOSE OF JOB
To develop financial management information for budget holders, and work with them to enable financial strategies that support their service areas in the effective allocation of resources and delivering Value for Money.
To provide accurate and timely budgetary, accounting and financial advice to service areas and the Chief Finance Officer in accordance with legislation and professional guidelines.
To provide financial advice and support in the context of both the needs of the service and the authority as a whole, acting on behalf of the S151 Chief Finance Officer.
Responsibilities
Provide financial management information including unit costing and costed models to support the demands of the service. To develop mechanisms to capture and measure efficiency savings and other information to support Value for Money.
Develop the financial forecasts for the services and agree the latest position with relevant Strategic Director and Heads of Unit summarising the Targeted Budget Management position for reports to the Strategic Leadership Team and Policy & Resources Committee within set timescales.
Provide financial insight, advice, support and information to Service Directors, Heads of Service and Budget Managers on complex financial issues to enable effective decision making and management.
Develop business processes and advise on local accounting and recording systems, and using initiative and experience to analyse financial information and assess risks in support of new service strategies or initiatives. Provide financial advice to budget managers and support staff and perform other financial functions as may be required to support the operational services.
Assist in maintaining the Authority’s accounting system, ensuring records are accurate and up to date. Support the development of Financial Information Systems.
Job Related Education, Qualifications & Knowledge
* CCAB Qualified accountant or AAT qualified plus substantial experience in a financial background.
* Possession of an up-to-date knowledge of the statutory framework of accounting requirements and other legislation, guidance and initiatives that impact upon the financial integrity of the Council.
* Understand the workings of local government and a major service department
If this role is of interest and you meet the above criteria, then please apply immediately