Accountant

Good Afternoon,

I am currently representing Haringey Council who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience

We are looking for a Accountant this role will be based at: Minimum 2 days. N22 7TY

The right candidate will:

The role exists to provide high-quality, customer-focused financial information, analysis, modelling, training, and advice to stakeholders across the Council, including finance officers, managers, and budget holders. This support underpins effective financial reporting, informed decision-making, and robust budget management.

• To provide support to managers /budget holders to help identify savings or improvements, which may include the modelling of savings and growth proposals for inclusion in the Medium Term Financial Strategy, and enable them with skills to ensure they are able to undertake financial ownership of all aspects of their service.
• To promote budget holder housekeeping of budgets recorded on the general ledger, presenting them in the way that best reflects expected activity levels and the need for completing statistical returns.
• To assist and review in effective quality control and compliance checks of budget monitoring including reviews of timeliness and quality of forecasts shared by budget holders. Proactively identify posting errors and propose on-going remedial action that material issues are identified, and financial risks are reported and escalated as appropriate.
• To produce timely, accurate information for statutory returns, grant claims, taxation returns, relevant FOI requests and other requests for financial information.
• To review the Council’s financial balances, transactions or budget monitoring including reviews of timeliness and quality of forecasts entered by budget holders.
• To prepare and process financial accounting transactions such as journals and virements, and range of reconciliation.
• To ensure budget holders are aware of the closure timetable and protocols to follow to ensure that the appropriate year-end adjustments (Accruals, etc) are actioned.
• To prepare (draft) disclosure notes and working papers associated with the Council’s statutory Statement of Accounts.

We require the following:

• AAT or part qualification or working towards membership of appropriate professional body by examination and/or evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
• Knowledge of public finance regulations and practices
• Good knowledge of financial accounting standards and CIPFA codes and drive for constant updates.

To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed)

If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.

IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.

Look forward to speaking with you soon