Financial Accountant

Role: Financial Accountant

Type: Permanent

Salary: £41,511 to £44,711 + LG Benefits

1 day a week in the office

Location: East Midlands

Sellick Partnership is partnering with a Local Authority to recruit a Financial Accountant on a permanent basis.

The role will take ownership of financial data to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting regulations. Play a pivotal role in the preparation of the annual statutory accounts, including liaising with external auditors. Provide expert financial advice and support to both internal and external stakeholders.

The Responsibilities of the Financial Accountant will be;

• Deliver accurate financial information and advice within agreed deadlines.
• Complete and submit statistical reports, provide specialist support, and manage returns as required
• Lead the preparation of statutory accounts and oversee the year-end planning process, including delivering training on year-end procedures
• Act as a key liaison for external auditors, ensuring timely and accurate audit responses
• Assist in reviewing balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Manage and monitor the revenue budget, ensuring timely preparation, setting, and monitoring in line with agreed deadlines
• Supervise the completion and submission of grant returns, subsidies, and other claims for reimbursement owed to the council.

The Ideal candidate for the Financial Accountant will have;

• Part or Fully Qualified Accountant or equivalent
• Substantial experience in a Local Authority or Public Sector organisation
• Extensive experience of revenue and collection, accounting, financial management
• Staff management experience.

How to apply for the Financial Accountant role:

If you believe that you are well-suited to this excellent opportunity of Financial Accountant please apply directly or contact Tim Farnsworth at Sellick Partnership Derby Office for more information.

The closing date for CVs is Wednesday 26^th March due to the urgent requirement of this role, interviews will be arranged as soon as possible.

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