Summary: The Senior Accountant role at Northumbria Police involves providing comprehensive financial management support within the Finance Department. The position requires a qualified accountant to assist with statutory accounts preparation, budget management, and internal and external audit processes. This fixed-term role offers an opportunity to contribute to the financial operations of a public sector organization while working in a dynamic team environment. The position is based in Newcastle and offers a hybrid working arrangement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with statutory accounts preparation and balance sheet reconciliation.
• Manage budget and treasury management tasks.
• Support internal and external audit processes.
• Advise senior managers for decision-making and strategic planning.
• Prepare Annual Statements of Account and Annual Governance Statements.
• Deliver financial performance information and forecasts to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with Home Office and CIPFA Codes of Practice.
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure accuracy of financial data and projections.
• Manage the finance business plan delivery.
• Provide quality assurance for financial information.

Key Skills:

• Professional finance qualification (CCAB, CIMA or equivalent).
• Significant post-qualification experience in a large complex organization.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of financial planning and budget management.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective planning and task management abilities.
• Experience in team management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with finance IT systems.

Salary (Rate): £52,491.00

City: Newcastle Upon Tyne

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Other