Job Description
Job DescriptionThe Senior Accountant is responsible for the provision of technical accounting advice to the Accountancy section (and section 95 officer), relating to the preparation of the annual accounts, support for the financial planning process and for major projects as agreed with the Finance Manager.RequirementsTechnical financial overview of the Annual Report and Annual Accounts\nAdvising the s95 Officer on overall financial forecasting for the Council\nSupport the s95 Officer regarding the Asset Management Working Group\nBe the Finance lead on Participatory Budgeting\nBe the Finance lead for Moray Growth Deal\nBudgetary and other implications of changes in accounting standards and relevant legislation, LASAAC circulars and other guidance\nAd-hoc project work for departments, including support for major projects, and advice and support to other members of the accountancy section involved in such work.\nOrganising cpd training and attend technical updates for the accountancy section.\nDeveloping and maintaining budget manager trainingThe IndividualPost-qualifying experience in a public sector finance department\nExperience in a UK financial environment\nFully qualified CCAB or CIMA Accountant\nAbility to interpret, apply and explain technical policies, procedures, guidance and legislation...