Systems & Capital Accountant– Financial Services
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Interim Systems & Capital Accountant– Financial Services
Job Ref: NW Leicestershire 5258124Pay Rate: Up to £20.22 per hour PAYE depending on experience
Hours per week: 36.25 Monday – Friday, normal working hours
Role Length: This opening assignment is for 2-3 months
City: Coalville, Leicestershire
Remote working available – candidates must be available to collect equipment from the Council Offices in Coalville.
The purpose of the role is to provide effective systems and accounting support to deliver high quality, cost effective and customer focused services which maximise the use of technology in delivering a first-class finance function and the contribution of the Council’s assets.
Key Responsibilities:
To act as the administrator of the financial systems and to take responsibility for general ledger reporting.Coordinate and oversee the financial management of the councils capital programmes.
Lead the provision of services in respect of all insurance matters including arrangements for ensuring adequate cover is in place, timely administration of claims and contract procurement and management.
Support the creation of the council tax base.
Support the submission of government returns with the production of data and information from systems.
Champion excellent management of financial resources, promoting probity, efficiency, high performance and overall value for money with service areas.
Support key projects with the provision of financial advice and reports.
Undertake capital accounting as part of the production of the annual statement of accounts.
Qualifications:
AAT qualified or equivalent, with a minimum of three years post qualification experience within a financial environment or with substantial relevant experience.
Skills & Experience:
Minimum of 12 months recent experience in a similar role or context and ideally within a public sector organisation.Public Sector Capital Accounting experience is essential.
Significant experience and knowledge of accounting for Capital.
Experience of closing down the capital year-end accounts.
Experience of effective budget preparation and monitoring.
Experience/understanding of statutory accounting and reporting requirements.
A sound understanding of general accounting principles.
Advanced level of experience in the use of Excel (including use of formulas, pivot tables and lookups), Word and integrated financial systems.
Experience of managing financial ICT/software systems.
Experience of budget monitoring and interpreting and advising on financial data.
Understanding of internal recharging systems.
Familiar with different accounting software systems.
Experience of systems administration and systems implementation, development, adaptation and design.
Good technical accounting knowledge combined with in depth understanding of double entry accounting.
Experience, knowledge and understanding of statutory accounting and reporting requirements.
Good understanding of general accounting principles.
Ability to interpret and advise on financial and performance data.
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If you are successful in securing this role, please note that for the entire duration of this contract, regardless of extension, you will be working at the PAYE rate that has been advertised. For absolute clarity, we only work on a PAYE basis, rather than umbrella pay terms.We do not offer Ltd/umbrella or outside IR35 rates. If you wish to understand PAYE vs Umbrella more, please let us know and we can send you some additional information for clarity.
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Job Ref: NW Leicestershire 5258124
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