Teignbridge District Council are looking to recruit a Financial Accountant. This is to provide a complete financial service including responsibility for the sound and accurate recording and reporting of all financial matters relating to the Authority for the Committees/Services designated to the Accountant.
Location: via umbrella inside IR35
Duration: 6 months contract
Relevant info:
1. To prepare and assist with the control of the relevant budgets, promote excellence in corporate financial systems and aid the professional development of the Accounting Technician.
2. Preparing final accounts in accordance with the relevant CIPFA Code of Practice and including the necessary liaison with External Audit.
3. Administration of the treasury management function and councils mortgage systems
4. Management of the Councils insurance policies and the investigation, administration and processing of claims and advice to officers
5. Managing, developing, overseeing change to and integration of accounting systems, including Payroll
6. Preparing and assisting with control (including virements, coding checks etc.) of budgets
Responsibilities
7. AAT qualified
8. At least 2 years post AAT qualification working within an accountancy/finance office
9. Budget setting, budget monitoring and forecasting
10. Closure of accounts including production of the annual Statement of Accounts in accordance with the relevant CIPFA Code of Practice
11. Experience/Knowledge of working within Local government is highly desirable
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