Senior Local Government Accountant & Budget Strategy Advisor

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking an adept finance professional to provide crucial financial advice to the Council's Housing Leisure and Community Support Services. The successful candidate will oversee budget performance and contribute to strategic financial planning. Qualifications include AAT certification and substantial experience in local authority finance, along with management expertise. Offering full-time employment with a focus on high-quality service delivery.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to contribute to high-quality service provision.
• Relevant skills, abilities, knowledge, education and experience applicable to the role.
• Experience gained through employment, voluntary work or other relevant activities.
• Eligibility to work in the United Kingdom.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budget performance and prepare final accounts for the Housing Leisure and Community Support Services.
• Support the development of the Council's medium-term financial strategy as a financial advisor.
• Represent the Head of Finance at various meetings and committees.
• Prepare revenue estimates and final accounts within approved timelines.
• Generate monthly and quarterly revenue and capital monitoring reports.

Skills

Internal Audit

Accounting Tally

General Ledger Accounting

External Audit

Microsoft Excel

PMP

Financial Accounting

Financial Analysis

Payroll

Financial Reconciliation

Financial Statement

Accounting and Finance

ACCA

CPA

Financial Reporting

Education

AAT qualified or higher

Job description

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking an adept finance professional to provide crucial financial advice to the Council's Housing Leisure and Community Support Services. The successful candidate will oversee budget performance and contribute to strategic financial planning. Qualifications include AAT certification and substantial experience in local authority finance, along with management expertise. Offering full-time employment with a focus on high-quality service delivery.