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Sure Start Staff are currently looking for a Corporate Accountant (Year End Close Down Accountant) to work in Bury.

Rate of pay: £23.55 per hour
Hours: Full time, 9am-5pm, Monday Friday
Location: Bury
Employment Type: Initially 3 months, with the possibility to extend

The role:

* Working as part of the finance team the role plays a key role in the discharge of the Directors Section 151 responsibilities including ensuring statutory and regulatory reporting and compliance by monitoring the performance of budget holders in carrying out their financial management duties and compiling monthly performance reports.

* The Corporate Planning Accountants Role is to support the Head of Corporate Planning with the provision of strategic, financial, technical advice and support to the organisation.

* They will support the delivery of accurate financial accounting information, the MTFS and delivery of the Councils grouped statement of accounts in accordance with the statutory deadlines.

* They support the integrity of the Councils core accounting systems and maintains oversight, control and interpretation of the Councils Balance Sheet to ensure the on-going financial resilience of the Council.

* The role provides support and challenge to the core accounting, systems and capital financing functions to support the effective stewardship of the Councils financial resources.

* The role would also keep abreast of the core government regulations applicable to local government finance and ensure that Members and senior officers are briefed fully on the implications of existing legislation and any proposed changes

Experience/Essential Criteria:

* Accounting qualification CCAB membership or part qualified and studying towards a CCAB qualification.Good communication skills with excellent listening and developed interpersonal skills together with persuasive analytical skills.

* Experience of successful delivery of year end accounting requirements to produce statutory accounts with statutory timelines.

* Experience of successful delivery of MTFS, Capital programs, HRA budgets and a variety of complex technical activities.

* Ability to formulate, prioritise, manage and deliver deadlines under pressure and to rapidly changing deadlines.

* Highly analytical & numerate and ability to communicate complex information to non-experts.

How to apply:

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Applications that meet the skills criteria will be contacted by Sure Start Staff to discuss the opportunity further.

Sure Start Staff act as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and an Employment Business for temporary opportunities