Our client is a large local government organisation and looking for an experienced Group Accountant to join their team
This is initially a 3 month contract which may be extended for the right applicant.
You will
1. To identify, develop and support opportunities and initiatives to transform the delivery of financial services across the business.
1. Co-ordination of budgets, medium term financial plan, service plans and annual accounts closure in accordance with fixed timescales and processes for the whole of the council and at other times as required by clients.
1. Responsible for managing projects assigned by senior officers within the finance team, ensuring effective delivery of the project objectives on time and within agreed budget.
1. In accordance with agreed timetables/deadlines, manage the accurate and timely completion of grant claims, government and other returns, publications and research to both internal & external clients.
1. Liaise with and provide financial advice and training to directors, heads of service and budget holders. Represent Finance within the council at inter-departmental and external financial working groups meetings as & when necessary.
1. On an ad-hoc basis be a member on tender evaluation and grant panels. To identify which bid offers the most economically advantageous proposal for the council based on the criteria specified in...