Sure Start Staff are looking for experienced Accountant to work in Blackpool on a 12 month assignment.

To support the delivery of Accountancy’s Service Level Agreement to complex areas of the council including the preparation of budgets, final accounts, financial monitoring, provision of advice, treasury management and financial systems administration.

Employment Type: 12-month temporary assignment
Pay: £20.76 per hour
Location: Blackpool
Hours: 7.40hrs over 5 days

Duties, but not limited to

Prepare and present to service managers and divisional management teams regular budget monitoring information in line with corporate reporting deadlines.

Assist managers in facilitating budgetary control and interpretation of financial data.

Prepare annual budgets for services / projects in line with approved deadlines.

Support the completion of the year-end final accounts process in accordance with all relevant guidance and statutory requirements.

Research the implications arising from changes in legislation, statutory regulations, best accounting practice (SSAPs/FRS), taxation and voluntary codes of practice.

Preparation of reports to committees and working parties.

Support the development of the council’s finance system.

Support the Section 151 to deliver their statutory duties.

Treasury Management including daily cash flow management

Monitor compliance with financial regulations, procedures and processes.

Establish good working relationships with all stakeholders.

To complete the evaluation of bids for resources and service developments.

To ensure prompt completion of all grant claims, financial and statistical returns.

Assist in the preparation of business planning and forecasting models.

Participate in project teams or working groups.

Qualifications

CCAB/CIMA qualified or part qualified and working towards full qualification.

Management Degree or diploma.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Experience

• Production of financial data and reports to specific deadlines.
• Interpreting financial data for non-financial managers.                         
• Advising managers on the implications of proposed actions.                   
• Completion of grant applications and returns.                                              

Knowledge

• Substantial knowledge of accountancy principles and their application.
• Substantial knowledge of financial procedures and systems.    
• Computer literacy and an up-to-date knowledge of modern technology.      
• An understanding of local government accounting and procedures.

Skills                                                          

• Organisation of own workload, setting priorities and managing time to achieve outputs and meet deadlines.                    
• A confidence to work on own initiative.
• High degree of precision and accuracy when working to deadlines.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and a customer service focus.                                                                                    
• An ability to employ and present statistics to enhance reporting.
• Flexibility, adaptability and versatility.  

All our roles are subject to pre-employment checks including references.

To apply for this position:

Please submit your updated CV outlining your employment history with dates, companies where you have worked including job titles and a summary of your duties and skills, alternatively call our office.

Please note - due to the high number of applications we receive we are only able to respond to candidates that are successfully shortlisted for the position.

Sure Start Staff act as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and an Employment Business for temporary opportunities.