Qualified Accountant

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Headstart Employment
Location
London (Greater)
Posted
11 Jul 2018
Closes
11 Aug 2018
Job role
Accountant
Qualified Accountant

Morden

Temporary Contract (3 Months)

£22.52 per hour

Within this role you will be responsible for managing the maintenance
and development of Financial Systems to ensure adherence to proper
accounting policies and controls together with ensuring the Council
maximises the benefit accruing from its financial systems.

Professional and post specific requirements:

* Full professional membership of CIPFA or equivalent (ACA, ACCA,
CIMA)

* Experience of maintaining and developing relational databases /
web and / or intranet pages

* Experience of financial planning and strategy

Skills and Knowledge:

* Knowledge of local government finance, accounting practice and the
regulatory framework

* Understanding of the management information requirements of a
multi-functional business and how processes, systems and
technology can be applied to drive efficiency and effectiveness

* Knowledge of current financial systems used by the Authority and
how they could be developed

* Knowledge of techniques and strategies to engage and communicate
with users
Knowledge and experience of project management and delivery

Managerial and personal requirements:

* Good communication skills, both orally and in writing

* Excellent numeracy skills

* Understanding of the role of support services

* Understanding of the principles of value for money

* Clear understanding of ways in which the council’s policy of
equality in employment and service provision can be reflected in
all aspects of work of the team

* Understanding of the council’s vision and mission statement and
how they relate to the work of the team

Headstart Employment is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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