Accountant| 6 Month Contract | (Inside IR35) | Hybrid | Starting ASAP
Make sure to read the full description below, and please apply immediately if you are confident you meet all the requirements.
Day Rate: DOE
Principal Purpose and Objectives
To provide an accountancy support service to a range of customers under the direction of the Finance Team Leader, Finance Lead and Chief Finance Officer.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
To prepare periodic financial monitoring statements that meet the needs of both Service Management and the corporate role of the Accounting Operations function.
To prepare Revenue and Capital Budgets.
To support corporate and service-based projects in relation to financial matters associated with those projects.
To review, maintain and develop financial aspects of financial and information systems
To provide and maintain appropriate information and advice relevant to the nature of the post.
To advise on specialist areas (e.g. capital, VAT)
To prepare grant claims, returns and statistics.
To prepare information for the Annual Accounts in accordance with the Accounting Code of Practice.
To monitor and keep up to date with policy, legislative and accounting developments and to advise on implications as appropriate.
To assist the Finance Team Leader and Finance Lead in the management and administration of the team.
To undertake other duties commensurate with the post as and when required
Interpretation of data.
Required to handle complex information, analyse problems, think ahead and contribute to / find solutions.
Required to be flexible, pro-active, problem solver, able to show judgement and common sense.
Must understand the business of the Service.
Understanding of operational financial and information systems.
Work to tight timescales under pressure.
Manage competing demands, be able to forward plan / schedule own workload.
Dealing with confidential information
Essential Skills & Experience:
Qualified in a professional accountancy qualification (CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA, CA)
Knowledge and understanding of Local Government Accounting practices and procedures.
Knowledge and understanding of Local Government Capital Accounting
Experience of developing management and performance information.
Knowledge of and development of computerised financial information systems (e.g. financial ledgers, income management systems, management reporting systems).
To be up to date with accounting legislation with evident continuous professional development
Desirable:
Experience and knowledge of local government management and organisational skills
Degree or equivalent
Supervisory experience
Project Management skills
Experience in the development of financial processes and systems
Experience in the training of colleagues on financial processes and systems
Have used Oracle - ERP
This role has been deemed Inside IR35 by the client. Applicants must hold, or be happy to apply for, a valid Basic Disclosure Scotland. Please click the link to apply.
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