Lead Financial Accountant

Our client, one of the UK's leading public sector departments are currently looking for a Lead Financial Accountant to join their team on a 9 months contract based in Leeds paying £237pd inside IR35.

CV Deadline: 19/11 @ 9am

Description:

Manage the delegated budget. Ensure compliance with finance and procurement policies. Provide procurement advice, Manage finances, assets and payroll reconciliation. Identify and gain agreement for measures to deliver budget efficiencies through either cost-savings, re-allocation of financial resources or external sourcing of services. Ensure regular review of expenditure take place. Assist and support budget holders to scrutinise their own budgets. Production of monthly, quarterly and annual financial accounts, forecasts and budgets as required.

Key attributes required for the role:

ESSENTIAL:

CIMA or CCAB qualified, with strong financial accounting and payroll accounting experience

Self-starter, with experience of owning and leading own areas of work

Exceptional attention to detail, whilst maintaining wider perspective of team objectives and timescales

Ability to investigate technical financial accounting issues and see through to resolution

Knowledgeable and persuasive, with the ability to influence others both within Finance and the wider organisation

Line management experience and great team player