Accountant
Posted 2 days ago by 4M Recruitment Limited
£30 Per hour
Inside
Hybrid
Brighton, England, United Kingdom
Summary: Our client seeks a motivated and skilled Accountant to join their Financial Services team in Brighton. This role involves supporting strategic decision-making and shaping financial strategies that impact city services. The position is hybrid, requiring one day in the office, and offers a competitive hourly rate. The successful candidate will play a key role in financial management and mentoring within the team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work with service managers and senior leadership to develop and deliver accurate financial strategies and forecasts.
- Lead on key budget areas and financial modelling, ensuring sound financial management and accountability.
- Provide insightful analysis and financial advice that influences real-world decisions affecting communities.
- Coordinate budget setting, monitoring, and the closing of accounts in line with statutory deadlines.
- Deliver training and support to non-financial managers, and act as a financial mentor and supervisor to team members.
Key Skills:
- CCAB-qualified accountant or AAT with extensive relevant experience.
- Solid track record in budgeting, closing accounts, business case development, and financial systems.
- Able to present complex financial information clearly to a wide range of stakeholders.
Salary (Rate): £30.00 hourly
City: Brighton
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Finance
Our client is looking for a motivated and highly skilled Accountant to join our dynamic Financial Services team. This is an exciting opportunity to support strategic decision-making, deliver value for money, and help shape financial strategies that impact services across the city.
Accountant Brighton - Hybrid (1 day in the office) £27.50 per hour umbrella
Key duties
- As an integral member of our finance team, you'll:
- Work with service managers and senior leadership to develop and deliver accurate financial strategies and forecasts.
- Lead on key budget areas and financial modelling, ensuring sound financial management and accountability.
- Provide insightful analysis and financial advice that influences real-world decisions affecting our communities.
- Coordinate budget setting, monitoring, and the closing of accounts in line with statutory deadlines.
- Deliver training and support to non-financial managers, and act as a financial mentor and supervisor to team members.
What We’re Looking For
- We're looking for someone who is:
- Qualified: CCAB-qualified accountant or AAT with extensive relevant experience.
- Experienced: Solid track record in budgeting, closing accounts, business case development, and financial systems.
- A Skilled Communicator: Able to present complex financial information clearly to a wide range of stakeholders.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established organisation on an initial 3 month contract with likely extensions.