Part-time Interim Accountant

The role

We have an opportunity for a temporary part-time Accountant working with one of our Local Authority clients. The role is 100% working from home - all equipment will be provided. The position is available immediately, initially until the end of August 2021, but with potential to extend - there will be a handover period (virtually of course!).

The main tasks

• Budget monitoring and providing budget updates to Directors, other Local Authorities, Strategy Groups, and other stakeholders
• Liaison with Welsh Government re grant spending plans, monitoring and claims, working within tight deadlines
• Holding monthly meetings with budget holders and weekly meetings with the Senior Leadership Team and Chief Officers
• Liaise with external auditors on Local Authority Audits for end of year Grant Expenditure
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and corporate procurement rules
• Support and Training for an accounting technician
• Create reports for Joint Committee reports
• Attend Joint Committee and Executive Board Meetings;
• Preparation of Budgets
• Costing and pricing
• Liaising with Audit Wales

The person

We are looking for a talented all round accountant - qualified , finalist or an exceptional QBE Accountant - happy to work remotely and hit the ground running. Available to start quite quickly to have a good handover with the current incumbent.

What's on offer

An interesting part time temporary assignment, working from home with all equipment provided - working alongside a friendly team. They operate flexi time so the hours can be worked very flexibly. Even including evenings and weekends if desired.

What you need to do now

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