Divisional Accountant
Southwark
£267.84/day
Start date: ASAP
Full time: 36hrs a week
Hatched Recruitment is looking for a Divisional Accountant in the Southwark area. 3 -6 months contract.
Candidate must have local authority preferably Southwark Council experience.
Also, applicants must have Microsoft Excel Intermediate, Microsoft Outlook and strong SAP experience.
There is hybrid working arrangements in Southwark Council so candidates are expected to work two days in Tooley Street (Head Office).
Job Summary
To add value to and assist in the delivery of the professional services provided by Finance & Corporate Services or the finance function in service departments.
This will include:
Assisting in the provision of expert analysis and advice, to aid the strategic decision making process.
Promoting integration of revenue and capital planning and the service objectives of the council.
Providing high quality information and appropriate financial advice to budget holders and senior officers.
Promoting and applying effective financial control across financial business processes.
Contributing towards achievement of corporate and departmental goals in terms of maintaining Investors in People accreditation, good management practice, meeting financial targets and promoting the professional image of the finance function.
Assisting in the supervision of staff as required.
Principal Responsibilities
Depending on the specific role, accountants will be responsible for the following:
Provision of high quality information and appropriate financial advice to the council and senior officers.
This may include:
Responding to requests for information from members, officers, other organisations and the public.
Preparing and providing input to government and other bodies' statistical information requirements.
Providing training to staff as required.
Assisting in ensuring compliance with the council's overall regulatory framework.
Ensuring the continuous improvement of the quality of financial monitoring and reporting, to enhance decision-making processes.
Advising on and devising ways in which financial management processes can be improved.
Working towards the integration of revenue and capital budget initiatives in line with service objectives.
Ensuring that auditors' queries are dealt with promptly.
Input into the preparation of the council's budget book, council tax leaflet and other publications, as appropriate