Venesky-Brown's client, a public sector organisation in Walsall, is currently looking to recruit x2 Lead Accountant for an initial 6 to 12 month contract on a rate of £184.62 PAYE - £240 umbrella. These posts will be hybrid based, with 2 to 3 days in the office.
Responsibilities:
- To be responsible for delivering a first class, value for money financial service that meets the legal, financial and Organisation aims and objectives to meet our customer requirements in accordance with Finance and Contract Procedure Rules.
- To deputise, in the absence of or in place of, the Deputy Head of Finance/Head of Finance or other managers where necessary
- To provide high quality financial information to senior management up to and including Executive Directors to allow decision-making.
- To present financial information to a range of audiences, including contentious information to Scrutiny panels and other public meetings.
- To represent Walsall Organisation at regional meetings and on regional projects as appropriate
- To effectively manage yourself and the staff for which you are responsible, including ensuring at all times the following
- Written procedures for all team roles are prepared and monitored
- Deadlines are effectively managed, prioritised and met
- Adequate staff cover to ensure maintenance of an effective finance service both within the team and across the finance service where appropriate Resources aims, objectives and priorities are met
- Performance is maintained, managed and reported in line with EPA guidelines
- Service improvement, change management and process developments are implemented, provide lead support to the Organisation's Transformation programme.
- All duties must be undertaken within the Organisation's Equal Opportunities policy and with regard to the Code of Conduct
- All duties must be undertaken within national and local Health & Safety Regulations policies on an individual and collective basis
- To work at all times in accordance with Financial Contract Rules
- To act at all times with respect, integrity and professionalism ensuring customer needs are met and services are delivered right, fast and simple
Essential Skills:
- Professionalism - Actively seek ways to prevent over-complication or confusion of service delivery through innovation, being open to change and the removal of barriers including challenging negative behaviours.
- Leadership - Leads by example, optimising those resources allocated, Communicates clearly taking account and welcoming feedback. Takes a positive and resilient approach to change understanding the longer-term vision of the Organisation and/or service areas.
- Accountability - Adopt a ‘can do' attitude in the work that I deliver taking accountability for my own performance and development and responsibility for my actions and decisions. I will demonstrate inclusivity and promote the values of diversity and equality.
- Transparency - Work with others to reach a common goal; sharing information, supporting colleagues and searching out expertise and solutions from relevant partners and/or communities we serve.
- Ethical - Aware of own impact on others through valuing openness, treating everyone with respect and listening carefully to understand the views of others in order to build trust.
- Able to demonstrate high technical ability in designing or ensuring accounting standards and codes of practice are understood and adhered to Ability to develop, interpret and communicate the outcome of business cases and financial positions using appropriate tools and techniques
- Proven analytical ability in interpretation of information and communication to non-financial individuals
- Strong numerical reasoning skills
- Computer literate including experience of using Microsoft Office and financial systems
- Ability to effectively communicate complex information to all levels of the organisation including Corporate Management Team members.
- The ability to identify opportunities for and drive through change and take on and complete new challenges
- Ability to manage, implement and adhere to corporate policies, such as Equal Opportunities, and a wider understanding of workplace issues, such as Health & Safety
- Proven ability in managing and organising staff, resources or processes
- Able to show a flexible approach to meeting the needs of a changing service
- Ability to take ownership and ensure goals are successfully achieved within tight deadlines
- The ability to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English is essential for the post
Knowledge/Experience:
- Experience of management accounting
- Experience of budget setting techniques and processes
- Experience of working with a variety of different stakeholders (preferably in a political environment)
- Experience of providing accountancy services within a large organisation
- Specify any qualifications that are a minimum requirement, please include any equivalent qualifications that would be deemed acceptable or if this can be obtained through on the job experience.
- Member of CIMA or CCAB body with significant post qualification experience and undertaking active CPD. Evidence of continuous professional development
- An awareness of, and commitment to, equality of opportunity
- Awareness of, and commitment to, confidentiality and handling data
If you would like to hear more about this opportunity, please get in touch.