SO Accountant - Immediate Start (6 months)

Job Description

SO Accountant (6 Month Contract WFH)

VANRATH are delighted to be recruiting for a Staff Officer Accountant to undertake a 6 month contract with a Civil Service ALB in the City Centre. This role is due to commence immediately and would be ideal for a qualified accountant with previous experience in a similar post within the Public Sector. This role is likely to be extended beyond 6 months and is offering the successful candidate the opportunity for Hybrid Working. this role will also lead to a permanent opportunity with the business within 12 months.

The Role:

  • Analysis of financial data;
  • Budget management and monitoring, monthly budget profiling, variance analysis and reporting;
  • Prepare monthly accrued income and quarterly deferred income journals on a timely basis
  • Production of monthly and/or quarterly management accounting information;
  • Development and review of financial systems;
  • Providing advice and guidance on the use and interpretation of financial information, accounting requirements and best practice;
  • Drafting and implementation of financial policies, procedures and controls
  • Build strong working relationships with Science colleagues, by providing support and responding to queries in a timely and professional manner.
  • Be proactive in seeking out opportunities to make improvements to processes and procedures, to ensure that service delivery is efficient and effective.
  • Actively seek opportunities to build knowledge of the work carried out within assigned science branches to enhance the service provided.



The Ideal Candidate:

  • Fully Qualified Accountant with proven experience of working at a relevant level within the Public Sector
  • Exposure to preparing management and statutory accounts
  • Highly computer literate with a good level of familiarity with MS Excel (Pivots Tables, V Look Ups experience preferable)
  • Immediate availability



Remuneration:

SO Accountant Level


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