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We are currently seeking a Band 6 Management Accountant to join local council for an 8-month contract until November 2026, with possibility to extend
Job Responsibility:
Financial Reporting & Compliance: Prepare high-quality financial reports, statements, and returns in strict accordance with accounting standards, legislative requirements, and internal policies
Variance Analysis & Resolution: Proactively identify financial variances and investigate underlying issues to provide expert advice and corrective actions for any discrepancies
Period-End & Audit Management: Facilitate seamless month-end and year-end closing processes, providing comprehensive documentation and aid to internal and external auditors
Strategic Accounting Advisory: Serve as a subject matter expert by providing clear guidance to managers and colleagues on complex accounting practices, policies, and regulatory standards
Team Mentorship & Leadership: Foster a culture of continuous improvement by mentoring junior accountants and finance officers, directly supporting their professional growth and technical development
Governance & Risk Mitigation: Ensure organisational integrity by contributing to robust governance frameworks and adhering to risk management and audit requirements
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with diverse finance teams to standardize reporting workflows, ensuring enterprise-wide consistency and data alignment
Systems Integrity (SAP): Maintain and safeguard the accuracy of financial data within SAP and integrated enterprise systems, ensuring a "single source of truth" for all reporting
Requirements:
Tertiary qualifications in Accounting or Finance, or CPA/CA qualification completed or in progress
High-level experience in preparing reconciliations, journals, and financial statements in a large organisation
Experience using SAP or other enterprise accounting systems
Nice to have:
Previous government experience
What we offer:
Access to our benefits platforms offering discounts at a range of huge retailers
3 x pay runs per week ensuring you are always paid within the week
Exclusive access to roles before we go to market
Access to our employee assistance program services, including counselling services