Senior Accountant - Croydon, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom - Adecco

Adecco Croydon, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Description

Adecco are currently recruiting for a Senior Accountant for a Local Authority in the South London area.

Senior Accountant
Public Sector - Local Authority
Full-time position
Monday- Friday, 36 hours per week
Temporary role - 6-month assignment (possibility of extension)
£350 daily rate UMBRELLA

*This will be a hybrid role, with the need to be in the office 1-2 days per week *

Purpose of The Role:

An effective management accountant providing valued support to Directors and Heads of Service, as part of a highly professional finance team which gives a robust financial management and accountancy service, driving the principles of VFM. Oversee and deliver key financial processes on time, to a high

standard and as efficiently as possible to enable the council to manage its limited resources well.

Duties:

Being responsible for providing and delivering financial support and financial processes for specific service.
Taking active ownership for delivering the key outputs during the year. This includes ensuring that deadlines are met and that outputs are of a high quality to support effective financial management.
Supervising individuals on specific tasks, where relevant. This will include setting clear expectations for tasks and reviewing work to ensure it is of sufficient quality.
Establishing a strong working relationship with budget holders, with regular meetings, to help support them with their financial management accountabilities.
Using IT software to produce financial reports and information on a timely basis and to a high standard.
Ensuring that proper accounting records are maintained during the year to support financial management and ensure an efficient financial close at the year end.
Regularly perform reconciliations of balance sheet and income accounts and expenditure accounts where appropriate.

Qualifications/ Experience required:

Must be AAT qualified and or relevant accounting experience.
Preferable Social Care / Local Government experience re budget setting/financial monitoring and closing of accounts.
Must be IT literate- general ledger systems and Excel/Word intermediate skills

*Please apply online with your CV. Please note that only successfully shortlisted candidates will be contacted*

Why work with Adecco:

Up to 37 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
Support program with 24/7 helpline
Eye care vouchers
Competitive pension scheme

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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