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Fusion People Ltd
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Bournemouth, Dorset
Accountant
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Accountant PAYE: £15.81 Umbrella:£19.68 Short term contract Bournemouth The role will be to provide support and assistance to the appropriate finance manager (service area based or corporate and technical) in delivering a comprehensive financial accounting, management information and advisory service to elected members, the Council's Senior Management Team, Senior Responsible Officers and budget holders in either a specific council service area or the corporate centre. Must Qualified Main duties To provide timely and effective services in accordance with the tasks allocated to this post To provide financial advice and prepare management information for service units To contribute to the development and achievement of the service units aims To provide comprehensive, professional accounting and financial advice to budget holders, managers, council officers and external bodies in relation to financial matters such as budgets, income and expenditure and relevant information ensuring informed decisions can be made. To ensure proper accounting records are maintained, which are up to date, robust and adhering to strict deadlines in accordance with professional and statutory criteria. To ensure that the Council's financial systems are accurate, complete and provide a sound basis for promoting active compliance, sound financial practice and for monitoring revenue and expenditure against budgets. To ensure that the year-end accounts are prepared in an accurate and timely way and in accordance with accounting practice To provide effective and accurate financial advice, training and expertise to other Council officers, whilst advocating adherence to the Council's Financial Regulations and Procurement rules. Essential criteria Must be numerate, methodical with good attention to detail. Good interpersonal skills are key for this role. Good working knowledge of Excel. Knowledge of Oracle would be advantageous, but as a minimum the candidate must have used computerized financial systems in the past. If you are interested in the role please call Courtleigh on Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website.