Accountant| 6 Month Contract | (Inside IR35) | Hybrid | Starting ASAP Day Rate: DOE Principal Purpose and Objectives To provide an accountancy support service to a range of customers under the direction of the Finance Team Leader, Finance Lead and Chief Finance Officer. Main Duties and Responsibilities To prepare periodic financial monitoring statements that meet the needs of both Service Management and the corporate role of the Accounting Operations function. To prepare Revenue and Capital Budgets. To support corporate and service-based projects in relation to financial matters associated with those projects. To review, maintain and develop financial aspects of financial and information systems To provide and maintain appropriate information and advice relevant to the nature of the post. To advise on specialist areas (e.g. capital, VAT) To prepare grant claims, returns and statistics. To prepare information for the Annual Accounts in accordance with the Accounting Code of Practice. To monitor and keep up to date with policy, legislative and accounting developments and to advise on implications as appropriate. To assist the Finance Team Leader and Finance Lead in the management and administration of the team. To undertake other duties commensurate with the post as and when required Interpretation of data. Required to handle complex information, analyse problems, think ahead and contribute to / find solutions. Required to be flexible, pro-active, problem solver, able to show judgement and common sense. Must understand the business of the Service. Understanding of operational financial and information systems. Work to tight timescales under pressure. Manage competing demands, be able to forward plan / schedule own workload. Dealing with confidential information Essential Skills & Experience: Qualified in a professional accountancy qualification (CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA, CA) Knowledge and understanding of Local Government Accounting practices and procedures. Knowledge and understanding of Local Government Capital Accounting Experience of developing management and performance information. Knowledge of and development of computerised financial information systems (e.g. financial ledgers, income management systems, management reporting systems). To be up to date with accounting legislation with evident continuous professional development Desirable: Experience and knowledge of local government management and organisational skills Degree or equivalent Supervisory experience Project Management skills Experience in the development of financial processes and systems Experience in the training of colleagues on financial processes and systems Have used Oracle - ERP This role has been deemed Inside IR35 by the client. Applicants must hold, or be happy to apply for, a valid Basic Disclosure Scotland. Please click the link to apply.
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