Financial Accountant (Public Sector)
ASA Recruitment on behalf of our client
Assignment Description:
ASA Recruitment is seeking a CCAB qualified Financial Accountant to join our client's team in a dynamic role that involves Financial Monitoring, Final Account Creation, Service Accounts, and Capital Accounting. This position is ideal for individuals with a solid background in public sector finance, particularly in local government.
Location:
Normal place of work will be our clients offices in central Aberdeen. After an initial period, a hybrid work arrangement may be considered.
Contract Details:
- Start Date: 9th September 2024 (or as soon as practicable)
- End Date: 31st December 2024, with an option to extend for an additional four-week period
- Hourly Rate: £23.08 per hour
Essential Skills and Experience Required:
- CCAB Qualified Accountant: A full member of a CCAB body (e.g., ICAEW, ACCA, CIPFA) with demonstrable relevant finance and accounting experience in the public sector, preferably local government. However, candidates who are qualified by experience and demonstrate exceptional ability and relevant skills will also be considered.
- Accounting Standards Expertise: In-depth knowledge of accounting standards applicable to local government, charities, and companies, and their practical application.
- Project and Change Management: Proven experience in project management, change management, and best practice staff management.
- Financial Governance: Strong understanding of good financial governance principles.
- Accounting Service Deliverable: Comprehensive experience in all aspects of accounting service deliverable.
- Financial Systems Proficiency: Skilled in using financial systems, managing transactions, and overseeing financial processes.
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and clients, both orally and in writing.
- Complex Process Communication: Proficiency in explaining complex process matters to team members and non-finance staff, both verbally and through written documentation.
- Report Writing: Capability to create clear, concise reports with reasoned recommendations.
- Evidence-Based Recommendations: Ability to formulate sound, evidence-based arguments to support recommendations.
- Computer Literacy: High-level proficiency in Excel, Word, and experience with financial systems.
- Resource Management: Ability to manage resources effectively to cope with unexpected demands or projects.
- Prioritisation Skills: Strong ability to assess competing priorities and establish a robust methodology for their resolution.
- Relationship Building: Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships internally and externally across a range of grades and technical abilities.
- Leadership and Confidence: Capability to inspire confidence in senior managers regarding own ability.
- Initiative: Proven ability to work independently and take initiative.
If you meet the above criteria and are looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply. While a CCAB qualification is preferred, we welcome applications from candidates who are qualified by experience and can demonstrate a high level of competency and relevant experience.
To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter to ASA Recruitment.
ASA Recruitment is one of Scotland's largest independent multi-sector recruitment agencies. We specialise in providing effective tailored solutions for permanent, contract and temporary employment requirements for our Clients and Candidates. We are members of the REC and are ISO certified.
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