Senior Accountant

Spencer Clarke Group; Wirral; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the North West is seeking a Senior Accountant to support non-finance teams in budget management. The role involves preparing financial reports, ensuring compliance, and assisting with year-end accounts. Candidates should hold a recognised accountancy qualification and have extensive financial monitoring experience.

Qualifications

• Recognised professional/technical accountancy qualification (CIPFA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Significant experience in financial monitoring roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial support to non-finance teams on budget responsibilities.
• Prepare accurate financial reports and budgets for compliance.
• Assist with year-end accounts, ensuring adherence to standards.

Skills

Financial Monitoring

Financial Reporting

Budgeting

Advisory Skills

Education

CIPFA

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

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Contract : Minimum 3-6 Months with a view to being extended

Work Schedule : Full time, Monday – Friday.

Hybrid Working

Spencer Clarke Group is working with a local authority in the North West to aid in the recruitment of a Senior Accountant.

Role Brief: The Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting non-finance teams in monitoring and maintaining their budgets. The post holder will support the management, development and updating of the medium-term financial strategy and annual budget to ensure that it supports the strategic aims of the Council.

What we’re looking for:

- A recognised professional/technical accountancy qualification/part qualification (e.g. CIPFA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA ) or equivalent.

- Significant experience of working in a financial monitoring role.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide financial support and guidance to non-finance teams, assisting them in the fulfilment of their responsibilities as well as the delivery of the Council’s statutory obligations.

- Prepare accurate financial reports, forecasts, and budgets for assigned teams, ensuring compliance with regulations and policies.

- Assist in the preparation of year-end accounts, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and statutory requirements.

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