Job Description
One of these roles is permanent, with one a 12-month fixed term covering maternity leave. You will report to a Principal Accountant providing the Children’s and Education services with financial advice, support and challenge.
Within this role you can expect to:
- Support the Principal Accountant to advise Budget Holders on all financial matters including proposals to enhance day to day service delivery and financial performance;
- Work to a monthly and annual timetable to ensure a smooth month end and closure of accounts process;
- Assist with costing, revenue and capital budgets and outturn forecasts;
- Review and enhance the finance monitoring processes, financial management and control;
- Analyze, evaluate and communicate the financial implications of service issues;
- Ensure all grants returns and other returns are completed and submitted on time including budget and outturn submissions;
- Deputies for the Principal Accountant as necessary.
Finally, you must have good IT skills with excellent knowledge of office applications.