Job description
Rewards and Benefits on offer
Fixed term contract available
Varied and interesting job role.
Great resources.
Great team culture.
The Company you’ll work for
We are proudly representing our public sector client based in Gateshead for their search for an Accountant. They now have a requirement to recruit for a full time, fixed term assignment.
The Job you will be Doing
Provide professional and financial advice and relevant, accurate and timely information to support the strategic planning process and the operational management
Assist in providing positive leadership, clear direction, training and support to team members to ensure high levels of performance
Represent directors at meetings and working parties as required and provide professional financial advice and relevant, accurate and timely information to assist the strategic planning process and operational management
Assist in monitoring, control and management of financial resources in line with statutory obligations, standing orders and financial regulations in order to ensure proper accountability
Assist in the development, operation and maintenance of financial information systems to maximise potential use and improve the flow and quality of financial information
Provide for the maintenance and development of agreed performance standards, indicators and measures insuring the ongoing provision of an efficient service
Assist in the relevant training of all stakeholders to ensure high levels of awareness
Carry out research and prepare reports and briefing notes as required
Ensure all work carried out is performed in accordance with Health and Safety policies
About You
AAT qualification or equivalent with relevant post qualification experience, or CCAB qualification or equivalent
Knowledge of a financial environment
Knowledge of accountancy software packages
Experience of professional financial advice
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work with minimum supervision and organise own workload
Ability to work to tight deadlines
Ability to liaise with a wide variety of internal and external clients
Good IT skills