Accountant

Zohorecruit; Greenwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a finance professional for a 6-month contract with a local authority in Greenwich. The role focuses on delivering expert accountancy support within the Finance Directorate, ensuring statutory compliance and high-quality financial services.

The successful candidate will advise on budgets, monitor financial performance, and maintain strong controls while contributing to value-for-money initiatives and service improvements across the council.

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance or accountancy environment.
• Experience in budget preparation, monitoring, and forecasting.
• Experience producing financial reports and management information.
• Experience with financial reconciliations and maintaining effective financial controls.
• A degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related subject is desirable.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial management practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert financial advice and support to managers and service areas.
• Assist in the preparation, monitoring, and management of revenue and capital budgets.
• Conduct financial forecasting and identify budget pressures, risks, and opportunities.
• Prepare management accounts, financial reports, and performance information for stakeholders.
• Maintain effective financial controls and ensure compliance with financial regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies.
• Support the preparation of statutory accounts, financial statements, and audit requirements.
• Assist with grant claims, financial returns, and external reporting obligations.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors, providing necessary financial information.
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives and the development of financial management processes.
• Support budget holders in understanding financial performance and achieving value for money.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of financial records and systems.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Management reporting

Stakeholder communication

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Job description

Greenwich, United Kingdom

• Country United Kingdom
• Postal Code SE10

About Us

At Civic Recruitment and Limited, we know that individuals are more than just fixed expenses; they are the cornerstone of every thriving organisation. That's why we are passionate about transforming recruitment in the public and private sectors.

In the modern job market, organisations in both public and private sectors face significant workforce challenges. Public sector entities, such as local councils and central government departments, often struggle with lengthy recruitment processes, limited access to qualified candidates, and stringent budgetary and regulatory constraints. Private sector businesses, on the other hand, encounter high turnover rates, difficulties managing a mix of permanent and temporary staff, and challenges in sourcing specialised talent for niche industries. These sector-specific obstacles, coupled with the universal complexities of payroll management, create a pressing need for efficient workforce solutions.

Civic Recruitment Limited addresses these challenges with innovative recruitment and payroll solutions tailored for diverse organisational needs. Recognising the critical hurdles organisations face, the company leverages its expertise to streamline processes, reduce recruitment times, and alleviate administrative burdens. With an extensive database of over 1 million pre-screened candidates, Civic Recruitment Limited is well-positioned to cater to the specific needs of both public and private sectors.

Job Description

6 months contract with a local authority

Summary

• This 6-month contract role with a local authority offers an opportunity to provide expert accountancy support within the Finance Directorate. The position is crucial for ensuring effective financial management, adherence to statutory and regulatory standards, and delivering high-quality financial services. The successful candidate will offer financial advice, monitor budgets, maintain financial controls, and contribute to the Council's Section 151 responsibilities. Additionally, the role involves supporting service improvements, business change initiatives, and achieving value-for-money outcomes across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert financial advice and support to managers and service areas.
• Assist in the preparation, monitoring, and management of revenue and capital budgets.
• Conduct financial forecasting and identify budget pressures, risks, and opportunities.
• Prepare management accounts, financial reports, and performance information for stakeholders.
• Maintain effective financial controls and ensure compliance with financial regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies.
• Support the preparation of statutory accounts, financial statements, and audit requirements.
• Assist with grant claims, financial returns, and external reporting obligations.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors, providing necessary financial information.
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives and the development of financial management processes.
• Support budget holders in understanding financial performance and achieving value for money.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of financial records and systems.

Requirements:

• Experience working within a finance or accountancy environment.
• Experience in budget preparation, monitoring, and forecasting.
• Experience producing financial reports and management information.
• Experience with financial reconciliations and maintaining effective financial controls.
• A degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related subject is desirable.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial management practices.

Additional Information

• Working hours: 35 hours per week.
• Payment is on a bi-weekly schedule.
• The role closes on 16th October 2026.