Role: Financial Accountant
Contract Length: 6 months
Location: Hybrid/Basildon with the expectation of being in the office a minimum of 1 day per week.
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: Up to £600-£700 per day, dependant on experience
Spinwell is recruiting for a Financial Accountant for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT
This role is within the Financial Accounting Team which is responsible for the treasury functions of the Council including managing daily cashflows and the provision of management information. Support is provided for both the General Fund and Housing capital programmes. In addition to treasury and capital the team has responsibility for other technical areas, which include VAT, leasing, Financial Regulations and other one-off special projects that arise from time to time. These projects can cover both General Fund and Housing issues.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT
- Evidence of the ability to provide high level professional advice in a corporate setting
- Proven track record in project, resource and people management
- Evidence of taking responsibility for own personal and professional development
- Evidence of the abilities required to support senior managers and members in a complex organisation
- An in-depth knowledge of local government finance and general local government procedures.
- Experience in producing written reports on complex issues tailored to the needs of different audiences.
- Numerate with experience and ability to analyse large volumes of financial data and to interpret such data accordingly.
- Possess excellent IT skills including technical experience of financial management systems and desk top analytical tools.
- Relevant experience with Financial Management systems, particularly of the General Ledger and its associated feeders.
- To be able to assess a dilemma logically and laterally and deal with it accordingly, including knowing when to refer the problem to more senior management.
- Developed skills in prioritising work for themselves and their team.
- Track record of improving the quality of service to customers.
- Ability to cope with personal and organisational pressure, maintaining the quality of contribution when facing conflicting requirements.
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