£ 450 Per day
Accountant
Full-time, Contract
Job Description
- Reviewing proposals for any budget growth to see that they are costed, reasonable and evidenced
- Supporting directorate school resource planning, assessing the implications of service proposals, providing financial modelling and analysis of service options for projects and initiatives
- Supporting managers, Head Teachers or Schools Business Managers to identify savings and efficiency opportunities,growth requirements through data and evidence from a variety of sources, including recognized good practice by other similar organizations
- Financial information feeding into the Accounts is materially accurate, checked and fully supported by referenced documentation ,explanations as appropriate
- High level checks to be undertaken of monthly and quarterly forecasts, challenging budget holders andschools
- Attend directorates as the Finance lead for providing finance information, management accountancy and financial planning specialist support on a regular basis.
- Ensure the closure of the annual accounts is fully planned, in conjunction with the Chief Accountant, and take the lead to ensure that directorates understand their responsibilities, all deadlines are met
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Qualified CCAB or CIMA with post qualification experience
- Knowledge and understanding of strategic financial management and financial regulatory frameworks in accountancy in the public sector
- Good knowledge of financial appraisal, and financial modelling techniques for projects, general support to services, schools decision making
- Evidence to support knowledge of changes in government legislation in relation to local government
- Ability to quickly establish credibility with Heads of Service, Corporate Directors, Head Teachers , Schools Business Managers
- Experience of providing strategic financial advice and critical decision making.
- Excellent negotiating and influencing skills
Reference no: 110373