Our client is a large local government organisation and looking for an accounts technician to join their team. This is initially a 6 month contract which may be extended for the right candidate
You will
The purpose of the role is to provide support to the Senior Accountant to enable them to deliver high quality financial management, professional advice and accountancy services to the Director of Housing, Neighbourhood and Building Services (HNB), Heads of Service, Members and other key stakeholders via the Group Accountant or Finance Manager.
The role will assist in providing analysis and support for a wide range of tasks, including a range of financial and contractual issues, interpreting legislation, supporting grant monitoring and return to regulatory bodies and applying financial regulations and codes of practice.
This role will play an important role in supporting the service areas in identifying of cost and efficiency savings and monthly financial monitoring. They will assist other team members in driving the budget process for the HNB Directorate. This person will be involved in budget monitoring and forecasting, preparation of the final accounts and statutory financial statements and providing other financial analysis as requested.
You need to:
Be a qualified Accounting Technician or CCAB equivalent.
Be able to communicate effectively with staff at all levels, including senior officers...