Accountant - Housing
Posted 6 days ago by Job Board - Jobserve on JobServe
Negotiable
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London, UK
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Contract
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- To work routinely with managers across the organisation, typically advising and influencing up to and including Assistant Director/Head of Service level.
- To take direct personal responsibility for the provision of financial support to discrete areas of the business, including providing specialist, technical advice and reports to senior colleagues and members to support effective decision making under s151 of Local Government Act 1972.
- To take responsibility for the delivery of effective financial systems and processes across the council including timely reconciliations, so that any necessary adjustments are designed and implemented promptly.
- To work with external financial advisers and contractors (including be part of selection and appointment processes in accordance with procurement regulation and managing the contractual relationships to ensure expected performance or compliance) as appropriate to the role.
- To liaise directly with internal/external auditors on all matters relating to the preparation and audit of defined work area(s
Requirements
- Experience at a senior level of local government budget preparation both revenue and capital
- Experience of providing financial advice to senior officers and members including partners and formal committees
- Experience in the use of integrated financial systems.
- There is an expectation that the postholder will be CCAB qualified, or hold an appropriate equivalent qualification.
For current employees with significant work experience, there is an expectation that they will hold or be working towards a relevant qualification. - Experience working in housing association or councils
Contract
- Initial 3 month contract with the opportunity to extend
- PAYE via Umbrella
- Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
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