Senior Accountant
Posted 2 weeks ago by Northumbria Police on Linkedin
£52,491 Per year
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
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 audit processes. This is a full-time, 18-month fixed-term position based in Newcastle, offering an opportunity to contribute to the financial operations of a public sector organization. The role emphasizes collaboration with senior management and adherence to financial regulations and standards.
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.
- Ensure compliance with Home Office and CIPFA Codes of Practice.
- Prepare Annual Statements of Account and Annual Governance Statements.
- Manage financial performance information and forecasts for revenue and capital budgets.
- Provide quality assurance for financial information accuracy.
- Engage with stakeholders to ensure robust financial data and projections.
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
City: Newcastle Upon Tyne
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Finance