Details:
- Salary: £20.47 - Hour
- Job Type: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Rutland
- Date: 1 week ago
Description:
Accountant
Location: Rutland
Monday-Friday 37 hours 9:00-17:30
Salary: £20.47 per hour
Contract dates: 1st July to 31st December 2024
Harper Recruitment are looking for an experienced accountant to join our client on a temporary basis. The client is a Local Authority and we are looking for someone who will provide insight and recommendations to support their strategic planning and decision-making.
Duties will include:
Using financial analysis to evaluate financial health & performance by identifying trends and variances
Advising and assisting officers of the Local Authority to ensure they are effectively managing resources via budgeting, revenue management and expenditure control
Developing financial strategies and long-term financial planning
Preparing monthly reporting to Department Management
Promoting best practise in financial management with the authority
Undertaking projects and accountancy tasks across the local authority under the direction of the Head of Finance Skills and experience required:
AAT, CCAB or CIMA part qualified/qualified or equivalent experience of operating at the same level
Considerable post qualification in local government
A strong knowledge and demonstrable experience of accounting and finance principles
Experience of Managing Budgets and Year End Accounts
Handling financial and management accounting and reporting at an advanced level
Exceptional analytical skillsPlease note that this role has the potential to be fully remote.
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