Interim Accountant
JOB_52534064600314Job type
TemporaryLocation
GlasgowWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Senior Finance QualifiedIndustry
Government & Public ServicesPay
£HourlyRate
Accountant
Your new company
Hays is delighted to be partnered with a local council to assist with the recruitment of an Interim Accountant candidate. The role is hybrid (1 day a week in office) with the organisation being based in Glasgow. The contract for the role will last a minimum of 3 months. There is also scope for the role to become permanent for the right individual. The working hours for the week will be 9am – 5pm, Monday – Friday.
Your new role
Reporting to the Principal Accountant within the organisation, your duties will include:
- Support the development and management of financial plans and budgets.
- Assess business proposals for costs, return on investment, and funding needs.
- Participate in budget creation, financial tracking, accounting, and reporting activities.
- Collaborate with budget managers to align financial objectives.
- Prepare financial reports
- Produce audited annual financial statements.
- Support in the analysis and improvement of the corporate financial systems.
- Review government financial allocations and evaluate their impact on the capital budget.
- Create capital monitoring reports.
- Formulate strategies for treasury management and investments.
- Provide precise capital accounting data for annual financial statements.
- Overview a team of 3 ensuring they are on track and supervising their work.
What you’ll need to succeed
To succeed in this role, you will need to be a fully qualified accountant, with experience working in either local council or the education industry. You will have a role of a similar nature. There will also be a need to have a strong can-do attitude and the ability to communicate with others in the team clearly and concisely. Additionally, you will need to be highly organised and have excellent attention to detail with the ability to prioritise effectively.
What you'll get in return
- You will be offered a competitive rate.
- Utilise your skills and build upon experience in a vibrant and collaborative working environment.
- Hybrid working opportunities
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Interim AccountantJOB_525340646003142024-09-032024-12-01
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