Accountant

Summary: The role of Accountant involves providing accountancy support within a public sector organization in Stirling, focusing on financial monitoring, budget preparation, and oversight of accounting assistants. The position requires collaboration with various stakeholders and the ability to manage complex financial information while ensuring compliance with accounting standards. This is a hybrid role, combining home and office work, with an initial contract of six months that may be extended. The role is classified as inside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide accountancy support under the direction of the Finance Team Leader and Chief Finance Officer.
• Oversee the work of Accountancy Assistants.
• Prepare periodic financial monitoring statements and budgets.
• Support corporate and service-based financial projects.
• Maintain and develop financial information systems.
• Advise on specialist areas such as capital and VAT.
• Prepare grant claims and annual accounts information.
• Monitor policy and legislative developments in accounting.
• Assist in team management and administration.
• Deliver training and presentations to various groups.

Key Skills:

• Professional accountancy qualification (CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA, CA).
• Deep understanding of Oracle solutions and finance modules.
• Knowledge of accounting practices and capital accounting.
• Experience in developing management and performance information.
• Proficiency in computerized financial information systems.
• Highly numerate and computer literate.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle complex information and analyze problems.
• Flexibility, proactivity, and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of operational financial systems.

Salary (Rate): 236.74

City: Stirling

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other