Senior Accountant

Venn Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Accountant for a permanent position at a council in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role involves preparing budgets, monitoring finances, and maintaining accounting records. Candidates should be able to analyze statistical data and support capital projects financially. Competitive salary of £44,711 per annum offered.

Responsibilities

• Preparing revenue budgets and estimating cost pressures.
• Monitoring and controlling revenue budgets with reports.
• Maintaining accounting records and preparing final accounts.
• Producing detailed statistical and management information.
• Providing financial support for capital projects.

Job description

Overview

Senior Accountant Vacancy Available

Rate: £44,711 per annum

Venn Group are currently working with Newcastle City Council in their search to find a Senior Accountant to start with them on a permanent basis.

Responsibilities

• Preparing revenue budgets including identifying and estimating cost pressures, and providing input to the Council’s annual budget and medium-term plan
• Monitoring and controlling revenue budgets including providing input to section 151 and revenue budget monitor reports
• Maintaining and developing accounting records and systems, including understanding and applying relevant statutory and professional requirements in order to prepare final accounts
• Producing and analysing detailed statistical and management information from a range of sources, and completing more complex government returns and claim
• Providing financial support to directorates preparing capital projects for inclusion in the Council’s capital programme, and on external funding regimes

To apply for this role and for more information, please email Jake Simms at [e-mail] or call 0161 830 1830