Accountant

Job Title: Accountant
Contract Duration: 12th May 2025 - 28th June 2026
Hours: 35 hours per week
Rate: £28.15 per hour (£51,371 per annum)
Location: Home-Based

About the Role:
Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced CCAB-qualified Accountant to manage a financial support team for a nominated service department. The successful candidate will provide expert financial support and advice for medium and long-term financial planning, including capital and revenue budget preparation and monitoring.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the financial support team, ensuring effective service delivery.
• Provide strategic financial advice to support medium- and long-term planning for the nominated service department.
• Assist in the preparation, monitoring, and management of capital and revenue budgets.
• Offer financial performance reporting and support service reviews, efficiency improvements, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Support the Finance Manager in key corporate finance services such as tax management, financial accounting (including year-end accounts), treasury management, and asset management.
• Contribute to corporate objectives and participate in cross-service working groups and Best Value Review teams.
• Assist with the development and delivery of Service/Business Plans.
• Champion equality and inclusion in service provision and employment.

Essential Requirements:

• CCAB-qualified Accountant with relevant experience.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in line with professional body requirements.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with experience in financial planning and budgetary control.
• Ability to provide strategic financial advice and contribute to corporate objectives.
• Experience in financial performance reporting and supporting efficiency improvement initiatives.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

If you meet the above criteria and are looking for a rewarding role in a home-based setting, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!