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Salary- Great Opportunity
- Immediate Start
About Our Client
Our client is a prominent borough council in London, responsible for providing a range of public services to its large resident population. As a major employer within the region, they are committed to maintaining high standards in their Accounting and Finance department.
Job Description
The main duties of the role are as followed:
- To undertake the preparation of budgets, to assist service areas with budget projections and provide critical challenge on a monthly basis, or as required
- To ensure a system of adequate internal controls exists in respect of financial matters
- To ensure that accurate financial returns, to both internal and external bodies including CIPFA, are made on a timely basis
- Advise on the financial viability of new or existing projects and policy proposals
- Liason with both Internal and External Auditors
- To provide advice to service managers on financial matters, including interpretation and compliance with financial regulations
- Support month end and year end processes, preparing performance and other reports
- Keep the Council's asset register up to date.
- Support schools and their bursars in their roles and their financial development needs
- Support the development and maintenance of a full range of buy-back services for schools through effective SLA arrangements in a customer focused way.
The Successful Applicant
To be successful in this role you will have the following:
- Knowledge of Oracle Financials reporting Business Objects and ADI
- Knowledge of accounting principals, policies and practices
- Knowledge of financial accounting and control
- Knowledge of local government funding arrangements
- Knowledge of statutory and regulatory reporting requirements in banking
- Knowledge of capital accounting and regulation funding
- A working knowledge of project management methodology
- Knowledge of banking rules and regulations
- Sound understanding of income tax issues
What's on Offer
You will be offered an immediate start contract role within a fantastic Council based in London
Contact
Ashleigh Lygon
Quote job ref
JN-022024-6332813
Phone number
+44 207 269 2132
