Local Government Accountant
Posted 3 days ago by Belmont Recruitment on CVLibrary
£40 Per hour
Outside
Hybrid
Crewe, Cheshire East
Summary: The role of Local Government Accountant at Cheshire East Council involves providing senior financial capacity within the Strategic Finance and Accounting Team on a temporary contract. The position requires a qualified accountant to engage in various finance functions, including budget management, year-end accounts preparation, and supporting the external audit process. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with experience in local authority finance and strong communication skills. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement after initial training in the office.
Key Responsibilities:
- Budget setting and in-year financial monitoring
- Coordination and management of the Capital Programme
- Preparation of year-end accounts and financial statements
- Supporting the external audit process
- Treasury management and strategic financial planning
- Technical accounting and the implementation of standards such as IFRS 16
Key Skills:
- A recognised professional accountancy qualification – ideally CIPFA, but CGMA, ACCA or equivalent are also welcome
- Experience in a Local Authority or wider public sector finance environment
- Excellent communication and IT skills
- Ability to analyse, present and explain complex financial information to a variety of stakeholders
- A proactive and flexible approach with the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment
Salary (Rate): £40
City: Crewe
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Finance