Job Description
Accountant
Location: Blackpool
Contract: Temporary (11-month initial)
Rate: £20.76 Per Hour (Negotiable)
Start date: ASAP
*Hybrid Working*
Job Description
Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a local authority in Blackpool for an Accountant to join their dynamic finance team. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified or part-qualified CCAB/CIMA professional to contribute to the financial management and strategic planning of the council. The successful candidate will play a key role in budget preparation, financial reporting, and advising managers on financial matters, helping to ensure that the local authority continues to deliver essential services efficiently and effectively. If you're ready to take the next step in your finance career, we want to hear from you!
Main responsibilities
1. Prepare and present regular budget monitoring information to service managers and divisional teams, ensuring alignment with corporate reporting deadlines.
2. Assist in preparing annual budgets for services/projects and support the year-end final accounts process according to statutory requirements.
3. Provide research and analysis on changes in legislation, accounting practices, and regulations, ensuring compliance and informed decision-making.
4. Support Treasury Management activities, including daily cash flow management and monitoring compliance with financial regulations.
5. Assist in developing the council's finance system and contribute to business planning, forecasting models, and grant claims completion.
Candidate Requirements
6. CCAB/CIMA qualified or part qualified and working towards full qualification.
7. Experience in producing financial data and reports to deadlines and interpreting financial data for non-financial managers.
8. Strong knowledge of accountancy principles, financial procedures, and systems, with a specific understanding of local government accounting.
9. Proficiency in computer literacy and modern technology relevant to financial management.
10. Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage workload independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines with precision.
11. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to advise on financial matters and collaborate with various stakeholders and external bodies.
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.