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6-month contract with a local authority
Summary
- The Senior Accountant will play a pivotal role within a local authority on a 6-month contract. This position is crucial for budget preparation, financial reporting, capital and revenue accounting, and the production of statutory accounts. The role involves providing high-quality financial advice to budget holders and senior management, supporting informed decision-making, driving financial performance, and ensuring the efficient and effective management of the Council's financial resources.
Responsibilities
- Support the annual budget-setting process by preparing budget estimates in line with corporate guidance and deadlines.
- Monitor revenue and capital budgets, identifying variances, efficiencies, and financial pressures.
- Provide budgetary control and financial performance reporting to senior management and service managers.
- Work closely with budget holders to ensure effective financial planning and resource management.
- Support the development and delivery of the Council's Medium-Term Financial Strategy.
Essential Experience Required
- Minimum 3 years' experience working within a Local Authority finance environment.
- Experience in financial accounting, budget monitoring, and financial reporting.
- Experience supporting the preparation of annual accounts and statutory returns.
Essential Qualifications Required
- AAT Qualified or higher professional accounting qualification.
- Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent.
- GCSE (or equivalent) Grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics.
Additional Information
- Working hours: 36.25 hours per week.
- Office location: Basildon, Essex.
- Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be required to be onsite a minimum of 4 days per week.
- We work on a bi-weekly schedule.
The role closes on 29th August 2026, apply ASAP.
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