Description
Sopra Steria Recruitment is working in partnership with a major private sector client in the UK. We are currently recruiting a Financial Accountant to be based in Chelmsford for an initial period of 06 months with possible extension.
Job Title: Financial Accountant (Public Sector experience must)
Location: Chelmsford
Duration: 6 months
Pay Rate: £350.00 - £400.00 per day (Inside IR35)
Job Description:
- Knowledge and understanding of government regulations (including those related to taxes and duties), Codes of Practice and underlying accounting standards, and practical experience of applying these in a large organisation - preferably public sector.
- Analysing, interpreting, communicating and effectively implementing changes to accounting practice and/or taxation rules and regulations.
- Engaging with and providing high quality technical accounting and taxation advice and support to finance professionals, and non finance managers.
- Identifying and acting on opportunities for improving financial systems, internal controls and/or processes.
- Evaluating and advising on the accounting, taxation and financing implications of innovative alternatives to the delivery of large scale services.
- Financial planning and management in a large, complex, customer focussed organisation.
- Inspiring and motivating staff and colleagues, setting targets and goals for the delivery of services.
- Working within and influencing multi-disciplinary teams to achieve service outcomes.
- Ability to establish credibility with other finance professionals, directors, senior management teams, the external auditor and other key stakeholders.
- Strong delivery/performance focus.
- Ability to contribute effectively in a large complex organisation with plans for radical change and improvement.
- Ability to build effective working relationships with finance colleagues, the Council's external auditor and other key stakeholders; includes commissioning of work and quality assurance of outputs.
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.
Sopra Steria Recruitment Limited acts as both an employment business and as an employment agency.
Please Note: Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via Call/Email.
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