Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant Civic Recruitment Limited Basildon, ESS, gb

• The Senior Accountant will play a pivotal role within a local authority on a 6-month contract. This position is crucial for budget preparation, financial reporting, capital and revenue accounting, and the production of statutory accounts. The role involves providing high-quality financial advice to budget holders and senior management, supporting informed decision-making, driving financial performance, and ensuring the efficient and effective management of the Council's financial resources.

• Support the annual budget-setting process by preparing budget estimates in line with corporate guidance and deadlines.
• Monitor revenue and capital budgets, identifying variances, efficiencies, and financial pressures.
• Provide budgetary control and financial performance reporting to senior management and service managers.
• Work closely with budget holders to ensure effective financial planning and resource management.
• Support the development and delivery of the Council's Medium-Term Financial Strategy.

• Minimum 3 years' experience working within a Local Authority finance environment.
• Experience in financial accounting, budget monitoring, and financial reporting.
• Experience supporting the preparation of annual accounts and statutory returns.

• AAT Qualified or higher professional accounting qualification.
• Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent.
• GCSE (or equivalent) Grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics.

• Working hours:
  
  36.25 hours per week.
• Office location:
  Basildon, Essex.
• Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be required to be onsite a minimum of 4 days per week.
• We work on a bi-weekly schedule.

The role closes on 29th August 2026.

Full-time