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Our Public Sector client is looking for a Systems and Capital Accountant to join them on a Temporary Basis.
Pay Rate: £19.39ph to £20.22ph
Job Purpose:
To provide effective systems and accounting support to the council.
Core Responsibilities:
• To provide effective systems and accounting support to deliver high quality, cost effective and customer focused services which maximise the use of technology in delivering a first class finance function and the contribution of the Council’s assets.
• To act as the administrator of the financial systems and to take responsibility for general ledger reporting
• Coordinate and oversee the financial management of the councils capital programmes
• Lead the provision of services in respect of all insurance matters including arrangements for ensuring adequate cover is in place, timely administration of claims and contract procurement and management
• Support the creation of the council tax base
• Support the submission of government returns with the production of data and information from systems
• Champion excellent management of financial resources, promoting probity, efficiency, high performance and overall value for money with service areas
• Support key projects with the provision of financial advice and reports
• Undertake capital accounting as part of the production of the annual statement of accounts
In order to apply you must possess the following:
• AAT qualified or equivalent, with a minimum of three years post qualification experience within a financial environment or with substantial relevant experience High and proven analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience of working in Local Government
• Proven ability to work methodically and to a high level of accuracy.
• Experience at an advanced level of a range of office software systems e.g. MS Office Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, or equivalents
• Understanding of internal recharging systems
• Familiar with different accounting software systems
• Experience of systems administration and systems implementation, development, adaptation, and design
• Good technical accounting knowledge combined with in depth understanding of double entry accounting
• Experience, knowledge and understanding of statutory accounting and reporting requirements
Fully remote is available, would prefer if can occasionally come into the council offices in Coalville.
Hours are flexible