Hybrid working, with every Wednesday in the office as a minimum, with extra days possible to suit business needs. There is the option to go temp-to-perm in this role.

We are seeking an experienced Financial Accountant, ideally with local government experience, to support the Council for at least 6 months through the year end and audit processes.

Essential:

• CCAB qualified (QBE considered for exceptional candidate)
• Hands on experience of preparing statutory year end accounts for a minimum of 3 years
• Experience of planning and leading a year end closedown through to audit conclusion
• Experience of resolving audit queries
• Experience of maintain a changes log, with journal entries, and preparing a final set of accounts
• Advanced excel skills
• Experience of working in a large complex public sector organisation

Desirable:

• Local government experience
• CIPFA qualified
• Experience of staff management
• Experience of completing local government statistical returns

Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.