Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Kilmarnock, is currently looking to recruit an Assistant Accountant for a contract running up to 12 months on a rate of £200/day (Inside IR35). This role will be based fully onsite.
Responsibilities
* Manage, develop and implement effective financial monitoring and reporting in line with the Financial Strategy and the Strategic Vision
* Provide day-to-day management of the accountancy function, including regular meetings with budget holders and preparation of overall Trust financial reports
* Provide day-to-day management of the treasury function, including management of regular bank reconciliations and cash flow management
* Provide financial support to non-financial colleagues
* Be responsible for adherence to all relevant legislation and guidance, including Financial Regulations, Accountancy Policy Bulletins and Protocols
* Develop and maintain successful and productive partnerships that will have a positive impact on the service, such as with External Funders and the Office of National Statistics
Qualifications
* SVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a finance‑related subject
* Knowledge of financial management systems
* Demonstrable knowledge of technical financial and management accounting
* Ability to translate financial issues concisely and effectively into a format that can be understood across different audiences
* Ability to analyse numbers with a focus on understanding, interpreting and presenting financial results
* Ability to demonstrate diplomacy, integrity and confidentiality
* Good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet defined timescales
* Ability to adapt to a changing environment
* Ability to adopt a hands‑on approach
* Professional and customer‑focused approach
* Enthusiastic and motivated
* Ability to travel to attend meetings
* Experience working within a financial or accounting environment
* Experience contributing to budget planning of large complex budgets
* Experience managing change and the financial implications arising from service redesign
* Experience developing constructive relationships across services and external partners
* SVQ Level 4 or equivalent in a Business or Administration subject
* Part‑qualification of a CCAB professional accounting body
* Knowledge of programme management methodology
* Evidence of CPD
* Experience of budget setting processes and analysis of funding arrangements
* Experience of monitoring and reporting financial performance against budget
* Experience of completing statutory financial returns
* Experience of working within a charitable environment
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