Overview
My Local Government client is looking to recruit a Group Accountant, with a focus on Capital, Tax and Treasury, to join the team on a permanent basis. Reporting into the Finance Manager, your role will include:
Responsibilities
* Support the coordination of budgets, medium‑term financial plan, service plans & annual accounts closure in accordance with fixed timescales & processes for the whole of the council and at other times required by clients.
* Manage the accurate & timely completion of grant claims, government & other returns, publications & research to internal/external clients in accordance with agreed timetables and deadlines.
* Liaise with and provide financial advice & training to directors, heads of service and budget holders.
* On an ad‑hoc basis be a member of tender evaluation & grant panels, identifying which bid offers the most economically advantageous proposal for the council based on the criteria in the documentation and ensuring the financial implications are fully understood at the outset.
* Immediately advise the Finance Manager/Business Partner, Head of Finance and/or Director of Finance on any issue that could affect the discharge of the statutory duties of the s151 officer.
* Work as a permanent role with one day a week in the office.
Requirements
* Fully qualified accountant with previous local government experience.
Salary
Approximately £50,000 per annum.
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