Senior Financial Accountant - Local Authority

Spinwell Global; Exeter; On-site; GBP 90,922,000 - 101,942,000; Full time

Job summary

Spinwell Global is recruiting a Senior Financial Accountant in Exeter, with hybrid working options available. You will deputise for the Head of Financial Accounting and support the financial service across Forces and Police/Crime Commissioners offices.

The role requires CCAB membership and a degree, with extensive post-qualification experience. You will lead processes, ensure accurate reporting, and drive continuous improvement in financial systems and controls.

Qualifications

• Degree level with CCAB membership or equivalent with extensive post- qualification experience.
• Experience analysing, interpreting and presenting complex financial data using appropriate software.
• Strong communication skills with ability to influence at all levels; leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior financial support and deputise for Head of Financial Accounting.
• Support forecasting, budgeting and reporting for Forces and PCC offices.
• Oversee statutory processes and develop robust processes with Management Accountants.

Skills

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Financial systems

Education

CCAB member

Degree level

Tools

Excel

Financial systems

Job description

Role: Senior Financial Accountant REF 376951

Contract Length: Until 05/03/27

Location: Exeter or Winfrith - Hybrid working arrangements available, subject to business needs.

IR35: Inside

Pay Rate to Intermediary: £35.58 per hour

Spinwell is recruiting for a Senior Financial Accountant for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SENIOR FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT

Provide senior level financial support to client, deputising for the Head of Financial Accounting as necessary.

Assist and support to the Head of Financial Accounting and Head of Finance in delivering a comprehensive financial service to both Forces, and the respective Offices of the Police and Crime Commissioners.

To help oversee the production of statutory requirements such as the annual accounts; coordinate the forecasting and provision of future year budget calculations; provide training; provide support on the development of strategies, system developments and ensure that robust processes are in place, working with the Management Accountants to ensure accuracy and consistency. Identify, understand and resolve problems as they arise, liaising with the business as necessary.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE SENIOR FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT

• Educated to degree level, full membership of CCAB body (or equivalent) together with evidence of extensive post qualification experience.
• Experience of analysing, interpreting, and presenting complex financial data, utilising appropriate software/mediums effectively as appropriate; demonstrable evidence of gathering facts and ideas to support presentations and report production. Use of computer software, including financial systems and spreadsheets, at an advanced level in the support of interrogation and analysis of data or to support conveyance of reports.
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills; demonstrable ability to influence others in a plausible and convincing manner to audiences at any level across the organisation.
• Proven leadership and management experience; including directing activity, appraisal, and performance monitoring.
• Problem solver with significant experience in identifying and resolving matters; evidenced ability to proactively seek out potential challenges and credible solutions. Demonstrable commitment/record of ongoing service development.
• Demonstrable commitment to continuous improvement, well-motivated and keenness to learn/challenge/adapt with inquisitive approach; evidenced ability to adapt to a changing environment and support departmental and organisational change.Interest in best practice and the development of technologies and their application in a financial setting.

We welcome all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.