28 weeks contract role with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
• Temporary part-time Accountant role within Financial Services at Runnymede Borough Council, responsible for supporting service accounting functions including budget setting, financial reporting, and providing financial advice to managers and stakeholders.
• The role ensures accurate financial management, compliance with regulations, and effective budgetary control across a range of council services.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
• Prepare and support annual service budgets in collaboration with Budget Managers.
• Produce final accounts and ensure accurate financial reporting in line with closing schedules.
• Monitor and analyse budget performance, identifying and reporting variances.
• Support development and maintenance of effective budgetary control systems.
• Assist Senior Accountants with ledger control, reconciliations, and year-end processes.
• Provide financial advice and guidance to Members and service managers.
• Contribute to reports, including resource implications and financial commentary.
• Complete statutory and non-statutory financial returns within required deadlines.
• Raise invoices and recover income from third parties in line with agreements.
• Support project work, working groups, and financial evaluations.
Skills/Experience:
• Experience in local government or public sector finance (desirable).
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Experience preparing final accounts and year-end processes.
• Ability to analyse financial data and identify trends/variances.
• Knowledge of financial management systems.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to work with stakeholders and provide clear financial advice.
• Good organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Understanding of financial regulations and compliance requirements.
Additional Information:
• Bi-Weekly Payments.
• Temporary role for 28 weeks.
• Part-time: 22 hours per week.
• Hybrid working: 2 days remote, 3 days office-based (Addlestone, Surrey).
• Rate: Umbrella: £185.44 per day.