Job description

3 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

• The Assistant Accountant supports financial management activities by assisting in budget monitoring, financial reporting, and analysis.

• Working within a team, the role provides guidance to non-finance officers and contributes to the preparation of accurate financial information to support decision-making and strategic financial planning.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

• Assist non-finance teams in budget monitoring and financial management.

• Prepare financial reports, forecasts, and budgets ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.

• Analyse financial data to identify trends, variances, and provide insights.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain effective financial controls and processes.

• Support year-end accounts preparation in line with accounting standards.

• Aid Senior Finance Business Partner with financial advice and guidance.

• Contribute to improving financial reporting and system enhancements.

• Stay updated on changes in financial regulations and assist with implementation.

• Provide recommendations to improve financial performance and efficiency.

• Undertake additional duties as required by senior management.

Skills/Experience:

• Recognised technical accountancy qualification or part-qualification (e.g. AAT) or equivalent vocational experience.

• Good understanding of financial management principles and technical accounting.

• Experience in financial monitoring and year-end/closedown processes.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency in financial management systems and intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.

• Good communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Knowledge of financial regulations and accounting standards relevant to local government is desirable.

• Experience working effectively within a team environment.

• Familiarity with local government finance and budget processes and liaising with external auditors is advantageous.

Additional Information:

• The role may require travel between different local sites.

Assistant Accountant

Job description

Karina Nazarenko