My Local Government client is looking to recruit a Group Accountant, with a focused on technical accounting, to join the team on a permanent basis. Reporting into the Finance Manager your role will include:

Support the Co-ordination of budgets, medium term financial plan, service plans & annual accounts closure in accordance with fixed timescales & processes for the whole of the council and at other times as required by clients.
In accordance with agreed timetables/deadlines manage the accurate & timely completion of grant claims, government & other returns, publications & research to internal/external clients.
Liaise with and provide financial advice & training to directors, heads of service and budget holders.
On an ad-hoc basis be a member on tender evaluation & grant panels. To identify which bid offers the most economically advantageous proposal for the council based on the criteria specified in the relevant documentation and ensure the ...