Role: Interim Accountant.Rate: £200 - £300 per day.Area: Devon.Info: Hybrid working, full-time accountant position.Start : ASAP.
Hays are currently recruiting for an interim Accountant role within the Financial Services Team, supporting a Housing Services team in Devon for a local government organisation. Experience and knowledge in this area are desirable but not essential.
Service Purpose:To provide timely and accurate financial advice, support, and information to managers to help them meet their objectives. The post will work alongside and within the Housing Service, which manages housing stock within a Housing Revenue Account. Responsibilities include maintaining and publishing records of the Council's financial position in accordance with legislation and professional codes.
Job Purpose:To support the Financial Services Manager in delivering a finance function that achieves the Council's priorities and objectives. The post will report to the Finance Service Manager to ensure professional and corporate financial standards and processes are maintained, while being assigned to the Housing Service to work with management in delivering service objectives.
1. Provide financial advice and support to the Service, ensuring compliance with the Housing Revenue Account accountancy regime and Council Financial Regulations and Contract Standing Orders.
2. Work alongside the Housing Management Team to ensure the service is delivered efficiently and effective...