Accountant (Level 3)

Level 3 accountant required for our public sector client Hybrid working: three days per week in the office. Capital Accountant Urgent accountancy tasks needed to be completed in a timely manner. Urgent tasks include, supporting the council financial accounts process by using specialist knowledge in corporate finance, government policy and local authority finance legislation. Preparing and reviewing relevant working papers for the statement of accounts, including timely responses to auditors. Answer technical capital accounting external audit queries and support with sampling, complete key reconciliations, support with the production of quarterly capital monitoring reports and government returns/grant claims. Revenue Accountant Post holder required to answer external audit queries and support with sampling, complete key reconciliations, review balance sheet reconciliations by other accountancy teams, support with the production of quarterly revenue monitoring reports and lead on whole of government accounts submission. Treasury and Financial Strategy Accountant Post holder is required to support the Financial Strategy and Treasury Manager prepare the Council’s policies and strategies for investing, borrowing and other asset financing; ensuring these are in accordance with and support other strategic plans and objectives. Ensure the execution of major treasury decisions at the best rates, minimising credit exposure and other risks. Ensure that day to day borrowing and investment decisions are taken in line with policy. Support the preparation of forecasts for Council spending and income, including sensitivity analysis. Support the Financial Strategy and Treasury Manager to prepare the Council’s general fund budget and medium-term financial strategy for Council approval