One of my local government clients are currently recruiting an experienced Accountancy Officer on a temporary basis. This is a 3-month minimum contract with the possibility of the role being extended further to work Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:15pm.
Hybrid working role were, however, you will be required to attend the office 2/3 times a week.
Overview:
* As an accountancy officer you will be responsible for the administration of financial processes and support systems; maintaining accounting and other records and ultimately, ensuring that the service runs smoothly.
* In support of finance managers, this role is integral to enabling transparency and efficiency in all transactions.
* Through the pursuit of some of your duties you may be required to deal directly with our residents and businesses, rendering you an ambassador not only for the service, but for the Council as a whole.
Responsibilities:
* Contribute towards the development and implementation of the Council’s financial strategy
* Work closely with all stakeholders to ensure best use of limited financial resources, providing support where needed
* Identify financial risks and opportunities as and when they arise, inform finance managers and collectively consider options to mitigate risks or exploit opportunities.
* Produce reports from Integra and other peripheral systems to support in-year monitoring, year-end and statutory reporting
* Assist financial managers in completion of quarterly, annual and ad hoc government and statistical returns, including WGA, RO, QRO and CO
* Support maintenance of corporate registers to support year-end statutory disclosures e.g. Leasing Register and Grant Income.
* Prepare audit working papers for assigned areas and ensure these comply with audit requirements.
If you are interested in this vacancy, please send your CV to Jahker Miah from Coyle Personnel Ltd