Interim Accountant

Interim Accountant required to work with a public sector body in Bedfordshire for an initial 3 months contract and start immediately.

You will prepare and co-ordinate annual revenue and capital estimates, work with budget managers to monitor those budgets throughout the year, and close the accounts on an annual basis for a distinct area of the Council's accounts OR for an area of specialism, and be fully responsible for the planning and maintenance of own workload and for projects in respect of this

You will offer a professional service to customers (e.g Cost Centre managers, Chief Officers) in order to provide a quality financial and management information service, including advice, to customers of the Accountancy Section and ensure value for money for the Council.

You will represent finance on inter- and intra-departmental working groups (e.g. Service Director's Management Teams), sub-committees, and some external groups and provide financial management and related expertise as and when required

The main focus of the role is being able to interpretive data from multiple spreadsheets and be able to deliver cost savings analysis on various projects that the organisation has.

To discuss the Interim Accountant position, please apply prior to Tuesday 9th July to be considered.