Accountant

Accountant
Location: Rutland
Monday-Friday 37 hours 9:00-17:30
Salary: £20.47 per hour
Contract dates: 1^st July to 31^st December 2024

Harper Recruitment are looking for an experienced accountant to join our client on a temporary basis. The client is a Local Authority and we are looking for someone who will provide insight and recommendations to support their strategic planning and decision-making.

                  Duties will include:

• Using financial analysis to evaluate financial health & performance by identifying trends and variances
• Advising and assisting officers of the Local Authority to ensure they are effectively managing resources via budgeting, revenue management and expenditure control
• Developing financial strategies and long-term financial planning
• Preparing monthly reporting to Department Management
• Promoting best practise in financial management with the authority
• Undertaking projects and accountancy tasks across the local authority under the direction of the Head of Finance 

• AAT, CCAB or CIMA part qualified/qualified or equivalent experience of operating at the same level
• Considerable post qualification in local government
• A strong knowledge and demonstrable experience of accounting and finance principles
• Experience of Managing Budgets and Year End Accounts
• Handling financial and management accounting and reporting at an advanced level
• Exceptional analytical skills