Accounts & Budgeting Specialist

Village Staff Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Village Staff Limited seeks an Accountant to support the council's operational delivery of finances, supervising up to two staff as required. The role covers budget setting, treasury management, reconciliations, and grant claim submissions, with advisory support to officers on finance matters.

Responsibilities include contributing to service plan development, meeting delivery targets, and promptly addressing audit queries.

Responsibilities

• Budget setting, monitoring and closing of accounts.
• Treasury management and financial control processes including reconciliations.
• Submission of grant claims and returns.
• Advising officers on Finance issues affecting services.
• Contributing to development and implementation of service plans and targets.
• Reporting suspected irregularities to senior staff for follow-up.
• Responding to external and internal audit queries within the required timescale.

Job description

Village Staff Limited seeks an Accountant to support the council's operational delivery of finances, supervising up to two staff as required. The role covers budget setting, treasury management, reconciliations, and grant claim submissions, with advisory support to officers on finance matters.

Responsibilities include contributing to service plan development, meeting delivery targets, and promptly addressing audit queries.