Title: Lead Accountant
Rate: £400
Duration: 3 - 6 months
Location: Town Hall, Evreux Way, Rugby CV21 2RR
Client: Rugby Borough Council
Working arrangement: Hybrid - 1-2 days in the office depending on candidate
Opus People Solutions are working with Rugby Borough Council to recruit for an interim Lead Accountant reporting directly to the Finance Manager, this is a key post in the delivery of the Council's Financial Services function.
Main responsibilities:
Assist the Finance Manager in managing the Financial Services' contribution to the Council's annual budgetary and financial cycles by collating information and reporting to Council meetings. Role depending, this will include Capital and Revenue for both the General Fund and the Housing Revenue Account.
Support the implementation of a Finance Business Partnering approach within the organisation.
Contribute to the delivery of service transformation, driving efficiency and productivity improvements and the optimisation of income opportunities to contribute towards the achievement of financial self-sufficiency.
To take a lead in ensuring the proper administration of financial affairs and monitor compliance with relevant financial standards and legislation, whilst supporting the delivery of a programme of continuous improvement.
Ensure that Elected Members and officers are provided with high quality strategic advice and direction on financial strategies, policies, standards and pract...