Principal Accountant

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization is seeking a Financial Analyst in London. Ideal candidates must have advanced excel skills and knowledge of Local Government Funding. You will be responsible for financial modeling, forecasting, and managing a graduate trainee. Excellent communication skills are essential. This is a 3-month contract role, offering an opportunity to contribute to essential financial planning.

Qualifications

• Advanced excel skills are essential for this role.
• Strong attention to detail is a must.
• Knowledge of Local Government Funding is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Lead modeling of key income streams and financial impacts.
• Produce annual financial reports for successful cabinet presentations.
• Manage a graduate trainee effectively.

Skills

Advanced excel skills

Attention to detail

Good knowledge of Local Government Funding

Good written & verbal communication skills

Experience of modeling / scenario planning

Knowledge of SAP

Job description

3 months contract with local authority

We are seeking a Financial Analyst with advanced excel skills and a strong attention to detail. The ideal candidate will have good knowledge of Local Government Funding and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience in modeling and scenario planning is desirable, as well as familiarity with SAP.

Main Tasks

Modelling / Analysis

• Lead on modeling key current & future income streams
  
• Interpret the impact on financial planning of financial / legislative / policy changes
  
• Provide accurate and timely forecasts of in-year external income
  
• Create briefing notes as required
  

Financial Forecasting / Reporting

• Lead on the production of the annual Fees & Charges report to successful presentation to Cabinet
  
• Lead on the production of the annual Taxbase report
  
• Play a key role in the production of officer, member, other briefings in relation to the 2024/25 Budget / MTFS
  
• Compile and produce accurate and clear data, analysis, interpretation to aid effective decision-making including production of tables, graphs, appendices for all financial planning reports
  
• Support &/lead on responses to key financial consultation exercises
  
• Respond to ad hoc queries
  

Statutory Returns / Reporting / Communication

• Responsible for the accurate and timely completion of the 2024 RA return and any other statutory budget returns
  
• Effective liaison with and reporting of precepting and levying body payments
  
• Provision of accurate and accessible financial information to include in internal and external communication around future financial plans
  

Management / People

• Day to day management of a graduate trainee
  

Requirements

• Advanced excel skills
  
• Attention to detail
  
• Good knowledge of Local Government Funding
  
• Good written & verbal communication skills
  
• Experience of modeling / scenario planning (Desirable)
  
• Knowledge of SAP (Desirable)