Financial Accountant
- Recruiter
- Michael Page
- Location
- Greater Manchester, Manchester
- Salary
- £46000 - £47000 per annum
- Posted
- 15 Nov 2024
- Closes
- 13 Dec 2024
- Ref
- JN -112024-6592667
- Contact
- Rachel Tammadge
- Job role
- Financial accountant
- Sector
- Public sector
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Experience level
- Qualified accountant
We are looking for two diligent and professional Financial Accountants to join an Accounting & Finance team on a 2-year fixed term contract. The successful candidates will play a crucial role in ensuring financial compliance and reporting within a public sector department.
Client Details
Our client is a prominent department within the public sector based in Central Manchester. With a workforce of over 1000 individuals, they are dedicated to enhancing the sector whilst also developing their employees careers. They offer hybrid working (2 days a week at home) and a competitive benefits package. The role is offered on a two year FTC appointment with a high likelihood of becoming permanent throughout your time there.
Description
As a Financial Accountant you will:
- Oversee and manage daily financial operations.
- Ensure all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed, and reported.
- Establish and implement financial reporting systems to comply with government regulations and legislation.
- Collaborate with auditing services to ensure proper compliance with all regulations.
- Develop budgets and financial plans for the department.
- Analyse costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results, and the department's actual performance compared to the business plans.
- Producing statutory accounts
- Manage the fixed assets
- Review and prepare journals
- Communicate effectively and accurately all financial information to stakeholders.
Profile
A successful Financial Accountant should have:
- A full Accountancy Qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, CIPFA)
- Prepared or audited accounts inline with accounting standards
- Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
- A solid understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles.
- Proficiency in the use of financial management software.
Job Offer
- A competitive salary between £46,000- £47,000
- Benefits including a Civil Service pension scheme.
- Hybrid working including 2 days working from home
- Career development opportunities
- Central Manchester based
If you are a committed Financial Accountant looking for a rewarding role in the public sector, we encourage you to apply today.