Systems and Capital Accountant

Our Public Sector client is looking for a Systems and Capital Accountant to join them on a Temporary Basis.

Pay Rate: £19.39ph to £20.22ph

Job Purpose:

To provide effective systems and accounting support to the council.

Core Responsibilities:

• 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.

• 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

In order to apply you must possess the following:

• AAT qualified or equivalent, with a minimum of three years post qualification experience within a financial environment or with substantial relevant experience High and proven analytical and problem-solving skills

• Experience of working in Local Government

• Proven ability to work methodically and to a high level of accuracy.

• Experience at an advanced level of a range of office software systems e.g. MS Office Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, or equivalents

• 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

Fully remote is available, would prefer if can occasionally come into the council offices in Coalville.
Hours are flexible