About The Role
Role: Lead Accountant
Contract Length: 6 months
Location: Hybrid/Walsall - 1 day per week in the office
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £400 per day
Spinwell is recruiting for a Lead Accountant for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE LEAD ACCOUNTANT
* To be responsible for delivering a first class, value for money financial service that meets the legal, financial and Council aims and objectives to meet our customer requirements in accordance with Finance and Contract Procedure Rules.
* To deputise, in the absence of or in place of, the Deputy Head of Finance/Head of Finance or other managers where necessary
* To provide high quality financial information to senior management up to and including Executive Directors to allow decision-making.
* To present financial information to a range of audiences, including contentious information to Scrutiny panels and other public meetings.
* To represent Council at regional meetings and on regional projects as appropriate
* To effectively manage yourself and the staff for which you are responsible, including ensuring at all times the following
* Written procedures for all team roles are prepared and monitored
* Deadlines are effectively managed, prioritised and met
* Adequate staff cover to ensure maintenance of an effective finance service both within the team and across the finance service where appropriate
* Resources aims, objectives and priorities are met
* Performance is maintained, managed and reported in line with EPA guidelines
* Service improvement, change management and process developments are implemented, provide lead support to the Council's Transformation programme.
* All duties must be undertaken within the Council's Equal Opportunities policy and with regard to the Code of Conduct
* All duties must be undertaken within national and local Health & Safety Regulations policies on an individual and collective basis
* To work at all times in accordance with Financial Contract Rules
* To act at all times with respect, integrity and professionalism ensuring customer needs are met and services are delivered right, fast and simple
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE LEAD ACCOUNTANT
* Member of CIMA or CCAB body with significant post qualification experience and undertaking active CPD. Evidence of continuous professional development
* Experience of management accounting
* Experience of budget setting techniques and processes
* Experience of working with a variety of different stakeholders (preferably in a political environment)
* Experience of providing accountancy services within a large
* Able to demonstrate high technical ability in designing or ensuring accounting standards and codes of practice are understood and adhered to
* Ability to develop, interpret and communicate the outcome of business cases and financial positions using appropriate tools and techniques
* Proven analytical ability in interpretation of information and communication to non-financial individuals
* Strong numerical reasoning skills
* Computer literate including experience of using Microsoft Office and financial systems
* Ability to effectively communicate complex information to all levels of the organisation including Corporate Management Team members and Councillors
* The ability to identify opportunities for and drive through change and take on and complete new challenges
* Ability to manage, implement and adhere to corporate policies, such as Equal Opportunities, and a wider understanding of workplace issues, such as Health & Safety
* Proven ability in managing and organising staff, resources or processes
* Able to show a flexible approach to meeting the needs of a changing service
* Ability to take ownership and ensure goals are successfully achieved within tight deadlines
* The ability to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English is essential for the post
If you are a Lead Accountant, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!
We welcome all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.
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