Job Description
The 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.
Requirements
Technical financial overview of the Annual Report and Annual Accounts
Advising the s95 Officer on overall financial forecasting for the Council
Support the s95 Officer regarding the Asset Management Working Group
Be the Finance lead on Participatory Budgeting
Be the Finance lead for Moray Growth Deal
Budgetary and other implications of changes in accounting standards and relevant legislation, LASAAC circulars and other guidance
Ad-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.
Organising cpd training and attend technical updates for the accountancy section.
Developing and maintaining budget manager training
The Individual
Post-qualifying experience in a public sector finance department
Experience in a UK financial environment
Fully qualified CCAB or CIMA Accountant
Ability to interpret, apply and explain technical policies, procedures, guidance and legislation
Strong written and oral communications skills and an ability to deal effectively with queries and provide advice
Self-confident and self-motivated
Computer literate with a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
Strong organisational and time management skills
Strong customer focus
You will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Moray to meet the operational requirements of the service. Due to the rural nature of Moray this is normally undertaken by use of a car/van
Committed and able to work under own initiative
Ability to manage workload, address conflicting priorities, meet deadlines (statutory and internal) working to a high degree of accuracy
Politically sensitive and astute
Ability to write clear, concise and easily understandable reports for Senior Officers and Members
Experience of working under pressure and delivering work to deadlines
Ability to establish confidence, credibility and trust
Ability to contribute to the development of financial policies
A flexible approach to new working practices and technology
Appreciation, acceptance of and commitment to the importance of confidentiality
Flexibility to meet the needs and demands of the service
Ability to work in a shared office and at home
Ability to work in different offices depending on the needs of the service
Closing Date: 7 February 2025
Starting Salary: £48,764.95
Hours per week: 36.25
£25.87 per hour
Proposed Interview Date: TBC
For further information, contact Jamie Fraser, jamie.fraser@moray.gov.uk