Accountant

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for a Senior Finance Officer to join Kirklees Council on an initial 3 month temporary contract. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day financial support to a mixed portfolio of services

• Support and specialise in key finance functions such as financial planning, corporate accounting or capital accounting

• Lead on budget monitoring, forecasting and financial reporting

• Attend and contribute to meetings with Budget Holders and Senior Managers, presenting financial information and advice

• Support the delivery of capital accounting activities within a public sector environment

• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, policies and procedures

• Line manage, supervise and support Finance Officers and Assistant Finance Officers

• Contribute to service improvements and the development of effective financial processes

About You

• Significant experience working within a public sector finance environment

• Local Authority experience is preferred, however candidates from other public sector backgrounds will be considered

• Proven experience of:

  • Budget monitoring and financial forecasting

  • Presenting financial information to Budget Holders and Senior Managers

  • Supervising and supporting junior finance staff

  • Capital accounting within the public sector

Please apply with an up to date CV ASAP if this role would be of interest to you.