Accountant/Senior Finance Officer
Job Description
Job title: Accountant/Senior Finance Officer
Company: Akton Recruitment
Job description: Job Title: Accountant (2-month Contract)
Location: Lambeth, London
Daily Rate: £450
We are currently recruiting for an experienced and qualified Accountant to join a local authority in Lambeth on a 2-month contract. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in providing technical financial advice and support to various service areas, collaborating with managers up to and including Director level.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Advice and Support:
- Collaborate with managers up to and including Director level.
- Provide technical financial advice and influence decision-making.
- Take personal responsibility for financial support to discrete business areas.
Financial Systems and Processes:
- Deliver effective financial systems and processes.
- Ensure timely reconciliations and implement necessary adjustments promptly.
External Collaboration:
- Work with external financial advisers and contractors.
- Be part of selection and appointment processes in line with procurement regulations.
Audit and Compliance:
- Liaise directly with internal/external auditors on preparation and audit matters.
- Ensure understanding and compliance with financial governance requirements.
Risk Management:
- Identify, monitor, and manage risks related to financial governance and compliance.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- CCAB qualified, or equivalent qualification.
Knowledge and Experience:
- Proven knowledge in at least two of the following areas.
- Operating in a complex multidisciplinary organisation.
- Programmes and projects.
- Financial management.
- People management.
- Senior-level experience in local government budget preparation (both revenue and capital).
- Experience providing financial advice to senior officers, members, partners, and committees.
- Proficiency in using integrated financial systems (Oracle desirable, Oracle projects, Tec Forge, or other capital systems).
- Good understanding of local government accounting regulations and CIPFA Codes of Practice.
- Experience in technical revenue (essential) and capital (desirable) accounting, including closing accounts.
- Proficient in using spreadsheets, completing financial returns, producing process documents, working papers, and dealing with colleagues and auditors.
- Knowledge of balance sheet management and asset management.
If you are a proactive and skilled Accountant with the required qualifications and experience, we invite you to apply for this challenging and rewarding role.
Expected salary: £450 per day
Location: Lambeth, South East London
