Fixed Term 12 Months
Location: County Hall Exeter and remote home working.
We are seeking a self-motivated finance professional to join our Commissioning & Mental Health Team as a full-time Assistant Accountant on a 12-month fixed term contract. This role is ideal for an effective team leader with strong communication, IT, and analytical skills. A solid understanding of accounting principles is essential, along with the ability to organise and prioritise conflicting workloads to meet deadlines and deliver key outputs accurately.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead a small team to facilitate payment to Mental Health service providers and maintain accurate client data.
2. Provide budget management support for Mental Health budgets and work closely with NHS partners to support the service.
3. Contribute to system and process improvements.
4. Lead an efficient financial management support service for budget holders and management groups.
5. Develop and deliver a comprehensive finance function for a volatile and challenging service area.
6. Ensure systems and operations are in place for financial forecasting and modelling.
For further details, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.