Acccountant - Bolton, United Kingdom - Reed Talent Solutions

Reed Talent Solutions
Reed Talent Solutions
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Bolton, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Tom O´Connor

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Description
We are working with Bolton Council to find an Accountant on a temporary basis.

Length of role:
Initial 3 months (to be extended)

PAYE rate:
£16.82 per hour. Umbrella payment route also available.
In time the council would consider hybrid working after a period of training


The role:


  • Day to day management of the staff that are the responsibility of the post, to be responsible for their development and the performance management of the team.
  • Ensuring the Local Authority's Section 151 responsibilities are adhered to in all matters.
  • Be proactive in developing services and to demonstrate high level of initiative and constructive challenge in carrying out your duties.
  • Provide Financial Management Information for the areas within the posts span of control.
  • Contribute to the development of the budgets and work with Budget Holders to identify strategic options and challenge when necessary.
  • Responsibility for the maintenance and completion of necessary financial records, accounts and grant claims
  • Lead on Financial Management Information Reporting.

Experiences required:

  • High level of financial management and accountancy skills
  • Good communication skills both orally and in writing with the ability to influence and persuade senior officers.
  • High level of technical ability to ensure that accounting standards and codes of practice are fully understood and adhered to.
  • Have an excellent understanding and practical experience of using information technology to best advantage.
  • Have a high level of ability to work with and coordinate the team, so as to ensure that the potential of the team is maximised, and highquality services are provided.
  • Ability to provide advice and guidance to senior officers and budget managers within the Department and external partners, agencies and customers.
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