Financial Accountant - 12 month fixed term contract
- Recruiter
- Michael Page
- Location
- Bristol
- Salary
- £39000 - £42000 per annum
- Posted
- 11 Sep 2019
- Closes
- 11 Oct 2019
- Ref
- 14021884/001
- Contact
- Sophie Willis
- Job role
- Financial accountant
- Sector
- Public sector
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
Local Authroity based in the Bristol area.
Client Details
Local Authroity based in the Bristol area.
Description
Our client are looking to appoint an experienced, qualified accountant to co-ordinate, manage and lead on the production and delivery of their Statement of Accounts. The applicant needs to have experience of producing local government accounts and hold a recognised professional accountancy qualification. The post is limited term for a period of approximately 12 months.
Main Duties:
* Prepare for the year end closedown of accounts
* Produce the Council's statement of accounts by the statutory deadline
* Lead conduit for external audit enquiries
* Co-ordinate and deliver a development plan to aid preparation for the following year's closedown process
* Develop accounting systems and associated processes
Profile
- Qualified Accoutnant
- Government or Public Sector experience
- Immediate or quick availability
Job Offer
- Basic salary of £39-42,000
- Competetive holiday allowance and Local Government Pension Scheme
- 12 month contract