Accountant

Belmont Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Finance Officer to join a council in the United Kingdom for an initial 3-month temporary contract. This full-time role requires significant experience in public sector finance, including budget monitoring, forecasting, and supervising finance staff. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with financial regulations while leading various financial functions. Interested applicants should apply with an updated CV as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• Significant experience working within a public sector finance environment.
• Local Authority experience is preferred, though other public sector backgrounds will be considered.
• Proven budget monitoring and financial forecasting skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day financial support to a mixed portfolio of services.
• Lead on budget monitoring, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and policies.

Skills

Public sector finance experience

Budget monitoring

Financial forecasting

Financial presentation

Supervising finance staff

Capital accounting

Job description

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for a Senior Finance Officer to join Kirklees Council on an initial 3 month temporary contract. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day financial support to a mixed portfolio of services

• Support and specialise in key finance functions such as financial planning, corporate accounting or capital accounting

• Lead on budget monitoring, forecasting and financial reporting

• Attend and contribute to meetings with Budget Holders and Senior Managers, presenting financial information and advice

• Support the delivery of capital accounting activities within a public sector environment

• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, policies and procedures

• Line manage, supervise and support Finance Officers and Assistant Finance Officers

• Contribute to service improvements and the development of effective financial processes

About You

• Significant experience working within a public sector finance environment

• Local Authority experience is preferred, however candidates from other public sector backgrounds will be considered

• Proven experience of:

  • Budget monitoring and financial forecasting

  • Presenting financial information to Budget Holders and Senior Managers

  • Supervising and supporting junior finance staff

  • Capital accounting within the public sector

Please apply with an up to date CV ASAP if this role would be of interest to you.