Role Purpose To provide a lead, under the direction of the Group Accountant, in delivering a professional financial advice and support service to the Local Authority ensuring that service managers are provided with timely and relevant financial data to facilitate management decisions. Responsibilties To support the Group Accountant in the creation of the detailed budgets, taking the lead role in coordinating the budget preparation in respect of the Education, Children & family services budgets, ensuring that the budgets are prepared accurately and in a timely manner according to the corporate timetable. To contribute to the bi-monthly budget monitoring of the Education, Children & family services budgets, ensuring they are completed in accordance with the timetable and that the budget managers are given proper advice and assistance to complete the process. To support the Group Accountant in the annual closure of accounts process taking a lead role in coordinating and completing the closure, ensuring they are completed accurately and in a timely manner in accordance with Legislation and early closure requirements. To direct and supervise the work allocated to the section staff ensuring all deadlines are met and reviewing workflows to ensure working practices deliver in an efficient and effective manner. To provide professional support within the section including the financial evaluation of new legislation, regulations etc. therefore ensuring that the Department Budget Managers and accountancy staff are up to date on the latest legislation and regulations. Experience Full Membership to AAT or equivalent. Suitable experience in a financial environment, preparing accounting and financial information Highly detailed knowledge of financial and management accounting principles, Mathematical ability Experience working in a housing association or council Contract Initial 3 to 6 month ongoing contract PAYE via Umbrella Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm If you are interested in this position AND meet the requirements, APPLY NOW