Job Description
Hybrid working, with every Wednesday in the office as a minimum, with extra days possible to suit business needs. There is the option to go temp-to-perm in this role.
We are seeking an experienced Financial Accountant, ideally with local government experience, to support the Council for at least 6 months through the year end and audit processes.
Essential:
* CCAB qualified (QBE considered for exceptional candidate)
* Hands on experience of preparing statutory year end accounts for a minimum of 3 years
* Experience of planning and leading a year end closedown through to audit conclusion
* Experience of resolving audit queries
* Experience of maintain a changes log, with journal entries, and preparing a final set of accounts
* Advanced excel skills
* Experience of working in a large complex public sector organisation
Desirable:
* Local government experience
* CIPFA qualified
* Experience of staff management
* Experience of completing local government statistical returns
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.