Service Care Solutions are working alongside a local authority Warwick who are looking for a Capital Accountant to join their team on temporary basis.
Location: Warwick
Rate: £500-£600 per day (umbrella) (based on qualifications, expereince and interview performance)
Hours: 36 per week
Contract: 6 months on going.
Key Responsibilities:
Budget Preparation & Monitoring:
Manage processes for preparing, reporting, and monitoring the Council's budgets, ensuring compliance with legislation and financial constraints.
Final Accounts Production:
Oversee the preparation of Final Accounts, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and deadlines. Advise on changes to accounting standards.
Statements of Accounts:
Produce and enhance the Statements of Accounts, ensuring audit standards are met for external audits and achieving an unqualified audit opinion.
System Development:
Lead the development and improvement of accounting systems to enhance financial management and services.
External Liaison:
Act as the key contact for Central Government, auditors, and suppliers. Contribute to Accountancy Services management and team plans.
Financial Advice:
Provide financial advice to senior officers and Members, attending meetings to assess the financial impact of proposals.
Statutory Returns & Grant Claims:
Ensure accurate completion of statutory returns and grant claims within deadlines.Skills & Qualifications:
Professional accounting qualificat...