Job Description

Requirements of Senior Accountant:

• As one of the fastest growing councils in the country, this role will be assisting with commercial developments to ensure a strong financial position, improve services and achieve financial self-sufficiency

• This particular position will be working on projects within Housing and Capital area

• As a Senior Accountant, you will focus on excellent management of our financial resources and the continuous improvement of processes, including promoting efficiencies, drive high performance and deliver excellent value for money services

• Responsible for financial strategies and policies, to standards and practices, to make timely, well-informed decisions about major initiatives, projects and schemes

• Handle funding, cash flow and forecasting requirements for all assigned projects

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in a professional finance environment Understanding of Local Government policies and legislation Fully qualified member of one of the accountancy institutes in CCAB, (preferably CIPFA), and to be comfortable challenging processes A confident communicator, you'll foster great working relationships with those you work with The ideal candidate for this position will be personable, have a strong commercial acumen and advanced Excel skills.