Accountant

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