Opus People Solutions are hiring for a Support Accountant within a Local Authority client based in East Suffolk.
The role is 37 hours per week, offering hybrid working (2 days on-site in Melton), and £25.00 per hour Umbrella (£19.00 PAYE), with a contract length of 3 months. Please see a high-level overview of what the position involves below:
- Supporting Finance Business Partners with budget monitoring, forecasting and financial reporting.
- Assisting with budget setting, year-end accounts processes and reconciliations.
- Providing financial advice and support to budget holders, service managers and heads of service.
- Supporting revenue and capital budget management across council service areas.
- Assisting with fees and charges reviews, statutory returns and financial management projects.
- Working with financial systems and Excel to analyse, monitor and report financial information.
The ideal candidate will have experience with:
- Budget monitoring, forecasting and financial reporting.
- Reconciliations and year-end accounting processes.
- Financial systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Supporting non-finance stakeholders and communicating financial information clearly.
- AAT qualification (or significant relevant finance experience).
- Previous experience within Local Government.
If this role is of interest to you, please submit a copy of your CV and a mobile number.
All offers will be subject to satisfactory compliance screening, including right to work in the UK and references.
