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Financial Accountant

Employer
Michael Page Finance
Location
England, West Midlands
Salary
£40000 - £45000 per annum
Closing date
Oct 20, 2020

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Job Role
Accountant
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

I am currently representing a Local Authority with the recruitment of a qualified Financial Accountant to join their successful finance team on a permanent basis.

Client Details

My client is a local authority based in The Midlands. They are on an exciting journey to transform and modernise the Council and their Finance team is leading from the front on this change process.

Description

Reporting directly into the Senior Leadership, this is a key position in the delivery of the financial services function.

You will lead in many areas which may include;

  • Council for Housing Services
  • Providing advisory services across major corporate initiatives, projects and schemes
  • Treasury Management
  • VAT
  • Financial Reporting and Monitoring
  • Forecasting and Budget Planning
  • Champion excellent management of financial resources, delivery excellent value for money

Profile

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with experience within the Public Sector, ideally within Local Government. You will have knowledge of local government finance policies and legislation and have experience of developing and maintaining relationships with colleagues and external contacts. Areas of experience could also include;

  • Financial Systems
  • Producing high quality and accurate financial reports
  • Team and individual management
  • Ability to advise on complex financial related issues
  • Preparing complex and detailed written and verbal reports

Job Offer

Competitive Local Government Salary and Pension Scheme

Company

Michael Page specialises in the permanent, temporary and interim recruitment of qualified accountants. In fact, our organisation was founded to provide selection and recruitment services for accounting professionals and has been a market leader in this field for more than 35 years.

We have earned the trust of clients in industry and commerce, the banking and financial services markets and the public and not-for-profit sector. We also have an exemplary track record of completing assignments for everyone from small, boutique practices to the Big Four firms.

Many of our consultants have a background in accounting and finance – that’s real, grass roots expertise at your disposal. Combine that with the global reach you get from a company that has over 155 offices in 36 countries and you’re looking at a pretty formidable package. We are confident no other consultancy is better qualified to help you make that crucial, next step in your career.

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