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Rewards and Benefits on offer

* Fixed term contract available

* Varied and interesting job role.

* Great resources.

* Great team culture.

The Company you’ll work for

We are proudly representing our public sector client based in Gateshead for their search for an Accountant. They now have a requirement to recruit for a full time, fixed term assignment.

The Job you will be Doing

* Provide professional and financial advice and relevant, accurate and timely information to support the strategic planning process and the operational management

* Assist in providing positive leadership, clear direction, training and support to team members to ensure high levels of performance

* Represent directors at meetings and working parties as required and provide professional financial advice and relevant, accurate and timely information to assist the strategic planning process and operational management

* Assist in monitoring, control and management of financial resources in line with statutory obligations, standing orders and financial regulations in order to ensure proper accountability

* Assist in the development, operation and maintenance of financial information systems to maximise potential use and improve the flow and quality of financial information

* Provide for the maintenance and development of agreed performance standards, indicators and measures insuring the ongoing provision of an efficient service

* Assist in the relevant training of all stakeholders to ensure high levels of awareness

* Carry out research and prepare reports and briefing notes as required

* Ensure all work carried out is performed in accordance with Health and Safety policies

About You

* AAT qualification or equivalent with relevant post qualification experience, or CCAB qualification or equivalent

* Knowledge of a financial environment

* Knowledge of accountancy software packages

* Experience of professional financial advice

* Excellent communication skills

* Ability to work with minimum supervision and organise own workload

* Ability to work to tight deadlines

* Ability to liaise with a wide variety of internal and external clients

* Good IT skills