Support Accountant

Job Description

Opus People Solutions are hiring for a Support Accountant within a Local Authority client based in East Suffolk.

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The role is 37 hours per week, offering hybrid working (2 days on-site in Melton), and £25.00 per hour Umbrella (£19.00 PAYE), with a contract length of 3 months. Please see a high-level overview of what the position involves below:

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• Supporting Finance Business Partners with budget monitoring, forecasting and financial reporting.
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• Assisting with budget setting, year-end accounts processes and reconciliations.
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• Providing financial advice and support to budget holders, service managers and heads of service.
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• Supporting revenue and capital budget management across council service areas.
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• Assisting with fees and charges reviews, statutory returns and financial management projects.
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• Working with financial systems and Excel to analyse, monitor and report financial information.
  
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The ideal candidate will have experience with:

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• Budget monitoring, forecasting and financial reporting.
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• Reconciliations and year-end accounting processes.
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• Financial systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
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• Supporting non-finance stakeholders and communicating financial information clearly.
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• AAT qualification (or significant relevant finance experience).
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• Previous experience within Local Government.
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\n If this role is of interest to you, please submit a copy of your CV and a mobile number.
\n All offers will be subject to satisfactory compliance screening, including right to work in the UK and references.