Divisional Accountant Full Time Temporary

Divisional Accountant needed in Southwark £240.96 per day PAYE – Reference:5188619

This role will involve:

• Interpreting and preparing briefing notes on new, current and proposed legislation or relevant accounting issues.
• Responding to requests for information from members, officers, other organisations and the public.
• Preparing and providing input to government and other bodies’ statistical information requirements.
• Providing training to staff as required.
• Liaison with the external auditors on all appropriate issues.
• Ensure the continuous improvement of the quality of financial monitoring and reporting, to enhance decision-making processes.
• Advising on and devising ways in which financial management processes can be improved.
• Working towards the integration of revenue and capital budget initiatives in line with service objectives.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with the client’s overall regulatory framework.
• Provide finance input for cabinet and other committee reports as required.

Ideally candidates will have:

• CCAB qualified accountant, preferably CIPFA
• Relevant experience at a proven professional level
• Detailed, up-to-date knowledge of all relevant aspects of Local Government finance including Local Authority accounting, the finance of LG and financial administration
• Extensive experience of the following:
• -Financial Governance
• -Financial Planning
• -Financial Decision Making
• -Financial Monitoring & Forecasting
• -Financial Reporting

This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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