Local Authority Accountant

Spencer Clarke Group ,
London, Greater London
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Salary: £200 per day

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Spencer Clarke Group are working closely alongside a local authority in South London to provide them a with an Accountant to join their team on a Contract Basis Please not local authority experience is a MUST for this role. Full Time – Flexible Working Hours – Working From Home Option Rate - (negotiable dependent upon experience- Please submit CV with rate Required) Your Role MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Preparation of the annual General Fund budget estimates to agreed guidance and deadlines to feed into the overall Council Tax and budget setting process. Assist in the collation of data for the annual review of fees and charges. To regularly review the Transformation database, ensuring efficiencies are processed in a timely manner and budget pressures are highlighted as appropriate for decision making. To assist in the collation of data and regularly review the Policy Based Budgeting database as appropriate Regular budgetary control and reporting to senior management and relevant business managers. To include day-to-day liaison on budget and service issues and financial controls. Provision of other financial information to senior management and business managers, as and when appropriate. To provide a business advisory role and guidance on financial matters and support to cost centre managers. There is a requirement to ensure resources are used effectively to deliver key priorities and that any budget performance issues are identified and addressed. Provide prompt advice and guidance as appropriate to all staff and managers, and to deal with difficult and/or complex enquiries arising, for example from members of the public and external agencies. To contribute to the preparation of the Council’s Annual Financial Report (AFR) to the agreed timetable. To assist in the accurate completion and despatch of all appropriate grant claims and returns (including government returns) by the due date. To ensure that all monies the team is responsible for that are due to the Council are claimed to maximise resources. To ensure that relevant internal controls are adhered to and continue to be effective. Including the implementation of internal and external audit recommendations as appropriate. To provide effective relevant training to both the Service and the organisation when required. Have an up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, professional practices and developments. Enforce the Financial Regulations and other specific policies to ensure compliance including regular review of the Financial Procedures Notes. Have an awareness of overall Council policies, aims and management initiatives and ensure that all new developments by the team are in accordance with any corporate protocols or guidance. Be committed to the aims and objectives of Corporate Finance and to be aware of the service’s responsibilities in achieving these aims. Effectively promote and support a team approach to achieve this. To promote positive communication across the organisation, encourage constructive relationships, including with the Council’s key partner agencies. Be part of multi-disciplinary teams as required to deliver corporate projects, involving working with other managers from other services and partner organisations. You must cooperate in all matters relating to Health and Safety and implement all procedures for your job role. The identification of Health and Safety related risks within the working environment must be highlighted to your management. Any other duties appropriate to the post: These other duties must be equivalent to or below the salary and status of the role and, where appropriate, under the Equality Act 2010, due consideration must be given to any employees with a “protected characteristic”. Undertake all the duties within the framework of Equal Opportunities. EXPERIENCE Relevant experience of local government finance and general local government procedures Experience of liaison with budget managers and senior staff Experience in producing written reports on complex issues tailored the needs of different audiences. Qualifications AAT qualified (or higher) with 3 years local authority experience. If you wish to be put forward for this role, please apply and contact Matt Byrne-Fraser Spencer Clarke group – WHY SPENCER CLARKE? Here at Spencer Clarke Group we provide workers with their own dedicated and experience consultant who provide extensive market knowledge Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities Market leading referrals of up to £500 Free DBS checks Post Placement Aftercare Loyalty reward scheme and regular competitions for our agency workers

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