Accountant

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Cardiff to assist with the appointment of a Accountant, on a 3-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £23.17 - £29.50 per hour

Summary:

The Accountant will play a vital role in supporting the Finance Business Partner (FBP) in the financial management of the South East Wales Corporate Joint Committee (SEWCJC). This includes overseeing the financial accounting, reporting, internal controls, and system integrity. 

Responsibilities:

• Support the FBP in preparing the annual budget and Medium-Term Financial Plan for operational budgets and the Wider Investment Fund (Revenue & Capital).
  
• Assist in producing monthly board packs with financial updates for internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the preparation of SEWCJCs Annual Financial Statements and support the external audit process.
• Lead on management accounting for designated projects, offering financial advice and support to project managers.
• Ensure accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of general ledger transactions across projects and programmes.

Qualifications:

• AAT qualified or part-qualified CCAB/CIMA (e.g., ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA, ACA) accountant or working towards qualification.
• Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD) is desirable.
  

Essentials:

• Experience in public sector finance or working with joint committees or similar bodies is desirable.
  
• Experience with financial systems (e.g., CIVICA) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Relevant experience in financial accounting, management accounting, and budgeting.
• Proven experience supporting financial statements, external audits, and audit query resolution.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.

• You should have right to work in U.K

• This role requires an Basic DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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