A permanent position has become available for a suitabley experienced Senior Accountant within local government services.

To provide high quality financial advice on technical areas of work and provide advice and support to staff and customers.

You will need -

* Experience of preparing/monitoring capital projects e.g. assessing the one-off and recurring revenue implications of capital and other projects.

* Experience of preparing/Monitoring revenue budgets

* Experience of interpreting and applying relevant technical guidance and regulations including accounting standards, concepts and conventions and preparing local authority statutory accounts

* Experience of accounts closedown processes – e.G. Raising year-End debtors and creditors, preparing notes to the accounts.Experience of providing financial advice and technical guidance to non-Finance colleagues.

* Experience of explaining and presenting financial information to non-Finance colleagues in user friendly formats.

* Experience of explaining and presenting financial information to non-Finance colleagues in user friendly formats.

* Experience of improving financial systems and processes to make them more efficient and effective, and more user friendly for non-Finance staffHigh level of competence using financial systems.

* High level of competence using microsoft excel, word and powerpointExcellent written communication skills.

* Relevant ccab qualification (PART QUAL IS ACCEPTABLE)

* Understanding of current local government financial issues

* Understanding of challenges facing local government sector as a whole.

* Experience of working with external bodies

* Flexibility and ability to prioritise effectively.

* Ability to work effectively under time constraints

* Good interpersonal skills and confidence relating to colleagues, clients and suppliers.

* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision