Support Accountant - Financial Planning

As a Support Accountant - Financial Planning in Suffolk, you will help the Accounting & Finance team keep financial planning work accurate and well organised within the Public Sector.

Client Details

The organisation operates in the Public Sector in Suffolk.

Description

• To provide support to the Finance Business Partners, Budget Holders and Heads of Service for the financial management of allocated service areas/ projects within the Council
• To offer advice, guidance and support to Service Managers, Heads of Service and Corporate Managers on financial matters.
• To support the Finance Business Partners and the wider Finance Team in contributing to the progression of various corporate initiatives in accordance with statutory requirements and policies.
• To work with colleagues to ensure that the Council's medium term financial strategies are delivered and support the Council's Strategic Plan.
• To use professional judgement, skills, and expertise to analyse and interpret financial information and situations, and to give specialist advice and support. Identify when consultation with a Finance Business Partner is required and refer issues as appropriate.
• Contribute to the development of corporate best practice on securing economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the use of resources.
• To work co-operatively and collaboratively with staff in the Finance Team, colleagues across service teams and with external partners.
• To provide support to the Finance Business Partners in all financial aspects of service areas, including budget setting, budget monitoring and the annual closure of accounts.

Profile

A successful 'Support Accountant - Financial Planning' will have:

• Experience of supporting Finance Business Partners with budgeting, forecasting or financial planning activities.
• Confidence working with financial data, reports and spreadsheets.
• Ability to check figures carefully and identify discrepancies.
• Experience of keeping accurate and well-organised financial records.
• Ability to manage competing finance tasks and meet agreed deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication when responding to finance queries.

Job Offer

• Temporary contract.
• Daily rate of £169 to £200, dependent on the level of experience.

If you're interested in this role, apply now.

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