What's involved with this role: JOB TITLE: Finance Officer / Capital Accountant REF: Teignbridge 5278807 Pay rate: £22.44 per hour PAYE Contract Type: Temporary, Anticipated 6 months Working Arrangement: The role will be initially in the office for training to take place and then when things are more settled, you may have the option to work from home 2 days and 3 days in the office. In order to apply for this role you will be a Capital Accountant with post AAT qualification experience or equivalent accountancy qualification, and ideally previous experience of working within the Local Government sector. The role: On behalf of a local council, we are seeking a Capital Accountant to provide a complete financial service including responsibility for the sound and accurate recording and reporting of all financial matters relating to the Authority for the Committees/Services designated to the Accountant. You will prepare and assist with the control of the relevant budgets, promote excellence in corporate financial systems Key Responsibilities: Managing and training Accounting Technician. Managing, developing, overseeing change to and integration of accounting systems, including Payroll, to ensure accurate reporting of management accounts for all levels of internal and external customers. Preparing and assisting with control (including virements, coding checks etc.) of budgets including preparing of relevant management accounts for SLT/CMT/Committee and compiling the review of Fees and Charges. Preparing final accounts in accordance with the relevant CIPFA Code of Practice and including the necessary liaison with External Audit. Financial Management System Accounting and maintenance, including Business Management System control and other departmental systems and maintaining the Collection and General Fund, as appropriate. Providing financial management information and advice and other relevant liaison with customers including financial contributions to corporate groups. Capital accounting and maintaining the capital programme, leasing and financing as appropriate What the client is looking for: At least 2 years post AAT qualification working within an accountancy/finance office, or equivalent accountancy qualification Experience of working within the Local Government sector Experience of budget setting, budget monitoring and forecasting Experience in the closure of accounts including production of the annual Statement of Accounts in accordance with the relevant CIPFA Code of Practice Good working knowledge of Excel Supervisory skills and the ability to be a member of and contribute to the work of a team Able to demonstrate an understanding of the relevant legislation and interpret its effects. How to Apply Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application. Submit your CV in Word format. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—early submission is recommended. We will also add your details to our mail out lists. Please note you may receive details of roles outside of your immediate vicinity, as many candidates are able to relocate temporarily for work. Please disregard any such emails that are not of interest and let us know if you would rather not receive such mailouts and/or if you wish us to delete your details and prefer to apply direct to our advertised roles. If you do not hear from us within three working days, unfortunately your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in working with us Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for. AD Please note that clients invariably ask us to strip out contact details from CVs before we submit them for consideration. This is always quicker and easier to do if you send your CV to us in Word format, rather than as a PDF please.