Lead Accountant
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| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | Hybrid in Walsall |
| Area | Midlands, UK |
| Sector | Local Government |
| Salary | £220 Per Day |
| Start Date | September 13th, 2024 |
| Advertiser | Phoebe Skinner |
| Job Ref | 19167 |
- Description
- The Client:
Our government department client is looking for a Lead Accountant to join them on a 12 month contract. This position will be hybrid, Walsall.
Job Summary:
- Independent appraisal of a range of new legislation, issues and guidelines, determining impact and devising action plans for implementation. This includes the production of prompt briefing notes to Deputy Head of Finance, Head of Finance, CFO, ADs, senior management boards and preparation of appropriate management and committee reports, liaison with Government Departments, NHS Walsall, Walsall Together, Walsall CCG and other partner agencies.
- Responsible for identifying risks and working with directorate management to manage financial risks relating to activities within all directorates supported.
- Ensure that finance actively manages and reports upon risk within the finance service and within the service areas and projects supported. Provide robust financial appraisal and cost benefit analysis for proposals to support decision making on a business case.
- Independent appraisal of a range of new legislation, issues and guidelines, determining impact and devising action plans for implementation. This includes the production of prompt briefing notes to Deputy Head of Finance, Head of Finance, CFO, ADs, senior management boards and preparation of appropriate management and committee reports, liaison with Government Departments, NHS Walsall, key suppliers and other partner agencies.
- Advise client services on the development of and compliance with Council Financial and Contract Procedure Rules and proper accounting practice, codes and regulations.
- Able to show a flexible approach to meeting the needs of a changing service.
- Ability to take ownership and ensure goals are successfully achieved within tight deadlines.
- The ability to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
- Proven analytical ability in interpretation of information and communication to non-financial individuals.
- Strong numerical reasoning skills.
Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
- Independent appraisal of a range of new legislation, issues and guidelines, determining impact and devising action plans for implementation. This includes the production of prompt briefing notes to Deputy Head of Finance, Head of Finance, CFO, ADs, senior management boards and preparation of appropriate management and committee reports, liaison with Government Departments, NHS Walsall, Walsall Together, Walsall CCG and other partner agencies.
