Accountant

Posted 10 July 2025
Salary 24.91
LocationGreenwich SE10 United Kingdom
Job type Contract
Sector Financial / Banking / Accounting
ReferenceRQ1562231

Job description

6 months contract with a local authority

Job Purpose
  • To support senior managers in the operational delivery of the Service. This may include the day-to-day supervision of staff allocated to them for the delivery of the part of the service, allocated to them. (Normally no more than 2 staff).

Key Duties/Accountabilities
  • This role is a key delivery role within the Accountancy Business Partnership Service helping to ensure the Service delivers its key objectives at an operational level and supports the Accountancy Business Change Managers in the Operational delivery of the Accountancy Business Partnership Service function.
  • Ensures the Accountancy Function is effectively integrated within the Directorate / Council, being a driver for business change throughout the Council.
  • Ensures that operational efficiencies are achieved within the legal and statutory frameworks.
  • Promotes and champions the values set out in the Service’s Business Plan.
  • Ensures that the service is an integral part in delivering the section 151 requirements within the Council thus, meeting statutory obligations.
  • The roles will be responsible for areas of work within Finance & Legal Services.
Essential Experience Required
  • Knowledge and expertise in the Accountancy environment and support to managers within the services and across the Council, ensuring that the Statutory Section 151 responsibility is met.

Essential Qualification Required
  • Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience is essential.

Additional information to note
  • Working Hours: 35 hours per week
  • The role is hybrid. The candidate will initially be required to work three days a week for the first couple of weeks. After that, they will move to two days a week, with additional in-person attendance as needed for meetings.
  • The role closes on 27th July 2025, apply ASAP.


Requirements

Requirements
  • Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience
  • Knowledge and expertise in the Accountancy environment