Accountant - Preston, United Kingdom - Reed Secure

Reed Secure
Reed Secure
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Preston, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Every week, thousands of people across the UK start a new job - and it's our job to help them get there.

REED is a specialist provider of permanent, contract, temporary and outsourced recruitment solutions

We require an
Accountant to cover an existing workload within a major police force, based in
Preston.

This is an interim position for 6 months with the potential to be extended, dependent on workload.


Role Purpose:


  • The purpose of this role is to monitor and maintain a range of budgets including the treatment of external funding and grants and provide a focal point for advice, support and guidance to the Constabulary.
  • To lead and motivate staff in providing comprehensive accounting services to departments and employees of the Constabulary.

Skills required to be successful in the role:

  • AAT qualified or equivalent or towards fully qualified CCAB or CIMA accountant.
  • Knowledge of management and financial accounting systems and procedures.
  • Experience of producing monthly management accounts to a strict deadline.
  • Experience of providing financial and management information and advice to budget holders and managers.
  • Experience of composing reports, procedures and other documentation.
  • Experience of profiling and adjusting budgets.
  • Experience of ORACLE systems would be beneficial.
  • A competent knowledge of Microsoft Software Applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
  • Experience of designing spreadsheets with pivot tables and lookup formulas for analysis and reporting.
  • Experience of developing and implementing efficient and effective working practices, providing a high level of customer service in line with audit requirements.
  • Experience of communicating across a wide spectrum of people both individuals and in groups internally and externally.
  • Experience of managing, motivating and developing teams to achieve business objectives.


This role offers a competitive salary of
£14.35 per hour PAYE (Umbrella rate available)and you'll be working via
REED who offer great benefits such as discounts, cashback offers and more as well as weekly pay.

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