Accountant

Spencer Clarke Group; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in London is seeking an Accountant to deliver efficient financial services and support management with budgeting and reporting tasks. The role involves preparing financial estimates, managing budgets, and working alongside budget holders to ensure accuracy and support. Ideal candidates will hold CCAB or CIMA qualifications and demonstrate strong financial acumen.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial services and management accounting.
• Ability to work collaboratively with budget holders.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient finance services for revenue/capital.
• Prepare estimates and financial advice.
• Challenge management on financial forecasts.

Skills

Financial Support

Budget Monitoring

Education

Qualified CCAB or CIMA or final stage

Job description

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Contract: Initial 3-month contract with a view to being extended.

Work Schedule: Full time, Monday – Friday.

Spencer Clarke Group is working in partnership with a local authority in the London area to assist with the recruitment of an Accountant.

Role Brief: Take responsibility for providing an efficient and effective finance service whilst contributing to the range of financial/management accounting tasks, reconciliation, and reporting responsibilities.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to and challenge senior management and budget holders to ensure that financial forecasts and future budget plans are based on robust financial and non-financial information, supporting prompt, responsive, and remedial action.

What we’re looking for:

• Provide full financial support for revenue and/or capital as appropriate, including preparing estimates, closing tasks, and relevant financial advice.
• Facilitate a sound Budget Monitoring reporting process for revenue and/or capital, working collaboratively with budget holders within the designated service area.
• Qualified CCAB or CIMA or final stage.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

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