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Temporary Capital Accountant

Job Description

Service Care Solutions are working alongside a local authority Warwick who are looking for a Capital Accountant to join their team on temporary basis.

Location: Warwick

Rate: £500-£600 per day (umbrella) (based on qualifications, expereince and interview performance)

Hours: 36 per week

Contract: 6 months on going.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Budget Preparation & Monitoring:
    • Manage processes for preparing, reporting, and monitoring the Council's budgets, ensuring compliance with legislation and financial constraints.
  2. Final Accounts Production:
    • Oversee the preparation of Final Accounts, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and deadlines. Advise on changes to accounting standards.
  3. Statements of Accounts:
    • Produce and enhance the Statements of Accounts, ensuring audit standards are met for external audits and achieving an unqualified audit opinion.
  4. System Development:
    • Lead the development and improvement of accounting systems to enhance financial management and services.
  5. External Liaison:
    • Act as the key contact for Central Government, auditors, and suppliers. Contribute to Accountancy Services management and team plans.
  6. Financial Advice:
    • Provide financial advice to senior officers and Members, attending meetings to assess the financial impact of proposals.
  7. Statutory Returns & Grant Claims:
    • Ensure accurate completion of statutory returns and grant claims within deadlines.

Skills & Qualifications:

  • Professional accounting qualifications (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
  • Experience in local government finance, budget preparation, and statutory reporting.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills.

If you are interested in the role, or know anyone who may be, please contact Marc at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or em.

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.

If you have any questions or queries, please don't not hesitate to ask.