Lead Accountant (Hybrid)

Essential Employment; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Plymouth is seeking a Lead Accountant for a hybrid, full-time temporary position. The role involves providing financial advice, resource management, and supporting strategic planning. Suitable candidates should have a strong financial background and the ability to lead a team effectively. Interested applicants can apply by sending their CV via email.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial stewardship and management.
• Ability to provide accurate financial advice and support.
• Proficiency in delivering statutory financial services.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and accurate financial advice to clients and management.
• Assist with financial systems development and user training.
• Supervise finance staff for effective management reporting.

Skills

Financial analysis

Advice provision

Resource management

Strategic planning

Team supervision

Job description

Lead Accountant (Hybrid) needed in Plymouth, £19.81ph
PAYE – Reference: RQ1554589

Part-time consideration is available.

1. Provide financial advice: To clients, senior finance colleagues, departmental management teams, and elected members. Ensure advice is timely, accurate, and consistent. (20%)
2. Resource management: Promote and maintain effective use of financial and other resources within the Division/Department. (10%)
3. Service planning support: Assist with financial systems development, working practices, training, and user advice. (15%)
4. Financial stewardship: Ensure effective financial management within partnership arrangements and develop the financial management framework. (10%)
5. Strategic support: Drive change, support service planning, and maximize external funding. Provide financial analysis and modelling for decision-making. (10%)
6. Financial services delivery: Deliver statutory finance services, ensure continuous improvement in financial management, reporting, and internal control. (10%)
7. Contribute to organizational goals: Support departmental and corporate strategies, aiming for service improvements. (10%)
8. Team development: Supervise and train finance staff, budget holders, and customers for effective management reporting. (10%)
9. Work prioritization: Ensure work streams are correctly prioritized and resourced. (5%)

This is a full-time role on a temporary contract basis.

If interested, please apply via our website with your CV or email it to [e-mail], quoting the reference number.

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Pre-employment checks, including references, may apply. Please be prepared.

Due to high application volumes, we may not respond to all unsuccessful applicants, but we will contact those moving to the next stage by phone.

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