Capital Group Accountant Immediately Required
Our client, a prestigious local authority in the South West, is looking for a Capital Group Accountant to come on board for an initial 2 month contract that is likely to be extended.
Location: South West (Fully Remote)
Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday-Friday)
Contract Length: 2 months +
Daily Rate: £25.97 via Umbrella
Vacancy: 7213160
Day to Day Duties:
- Make an effective contribution to the Finance Management of the Council by providing financial advice and management accounting services to a portfolio of Service Divisions
- Contribute to the formulation of Service objectives and policies
- Contribute to the effective and efficient implementation of Council policies and the achievement of the Council’s objectives. To help achieve the aims, objectives and targets set by the finance service and the project manager, particularly financial ones
- Work within the values and culture of the Council. To participate in co-operative working across services in accordance with the Council’s Vision and Values. To participate in cross-service initiatives as required
- Undertake all duties within the Councils Rules, Policies and approved procedures and recognised codes of conduct, such as Internet use, health and safety, equalities etc.
- Be aware, and keep updated on, the issues affecting local government nationally and locally
- Contribute to ensuring that that effective external working relationships are established and maintained with outside organisations and agencies relevant to the work of the Council
- Contribute to effective and accessible communication with staff, service users, the general public and others as appropriate
- Contribute to the development of strategic and service plans for the financial service, and implement organisational change to ensure that services are delivered in the most efficient and effective manner
- Deputise for Finance Managers as and when required, attending senior management meetings
Essential Skills:
- Fully qualified CCAB Accountant or equivalent
- Wide knowledge and understanding of Local Government finance, with a good understanding of accounting standards and codes of practice
To be considered for this position and for further information on this and other roles please send an updated CV to proberts@venngroup.comor call Peter Roberts or Oliver Attwood on 0117 930 8760