Role: Senior Financial Accountant REF 376951
Contract Length: Until 05/03/27
Location: Exeter or Winfrith - Hybrid working arrangements available, subject to business needs.
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £35.58 per hour
Spinwell is recruiting for a Senior Financial Accountant for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SENIOR FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT
Provide senior level financial support to client, deputising for the Head of Financial Accounting as necessary.
Assist and support to the Head of Financial Accounting and Head of Finance in delivering a comprehensive financial service to both Forces, and the respective Offices of the Police and Crime Commissioners.
To help oversee the production of statutory requirements such as the annual accounts; coordinate the forecasting and provision of future year budget calculations; provide training; provide support on the development of strategies, system developments and ensure that robust processes are in place, working with the Management Accountants to ensure accuracy and consistency. Identify, understand and resolve problems as they arise, liaising with the business as necessary.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE SENIOR FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT
- Educated to degree level, full membership of CCAB body (or equivalent) together with evidence of extensive post qualification experience.
- Experience of analysing, interpreting, and presenting complex financial data, utilising appropriate software/mediums effectively as appropriate; demonstrable evidence of gathering facts and ideas to support presentations and report production. Use of computer software, including financial systems and spreadsheets, at an advanced level in the support of interrogation and analysis of data or to support conveyance of reports.
- Sound interpersonal and communication skills; demonstrable ability to influence others in a plausible and convincing manner to audiences at any level across the organisation.
- Proven leadership and management experience; including directing activity, appraisal, and performance monitoring.
- Problem solver with significant experience in identifying and resolving matters; evidenced ability to proactively seek out potential challenges and credible solutions. Demonstrable commitment/record of ongoing service development.
- Demonstrable commitment to continuous improvement, well-motivated and keenness to learn/challenge/adapt with inquisitive approach; evidenced ability to adapt to a changing environment and support departmental and organisational change.Interest in best practice and the development of technologies and their application in a financial setting.
If you are a Senior Financial Accountant, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!
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