Job Description

Deliver the work programme set by the Management Accountant to support the provision of financial advice to the Directorates including budget preparation, budget monitoring and closure of accounts.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• To ensure there is effective financial control across the Council.
• To ensure delivery of a balanced budget within agreed timescales
• To comply at all times with agreed timetables
• Robust decision making and expenditure remain within the agreed budget
• To enable expenditure to remain within budget
• Closure of accounts, under the direction of the Management Accountant, taking into account the requirements of the Chief Officer Financial Control and at all times complying with agreed timetables.
• To ensure compliance with relevant and statutory grant requirements
• To ensure compliance with relevant legislation and statutory grant requirements
• To ensure compliance with internal and external Audit requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have AAT membership
• Must be financially literate with significant relevant experience
• Must have experience using Microsoft software including Excel and Word
• Be able to priorities and manage resources in order to meet objectives
• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Must have the ability to analyze, interpret and communicate complex financial information
• Must display a professional manner consistent with level of responsibility
• Ability to work on own initiative and under pressure to tight deadlines
• Demonstrate a commitment to work with key stakeholders