Financial Accountant

Role:
Financial Accountant

Type: Interim contract (initial 6 months, strong potential to become permanent)

Hourly Rate: c 26 per hour (Fully Qualified) / c 22 per hour (Part Qualified)

Salary: Qualified Grade E - 48,226 to 51,356 or Part Qualified Grade G - 39,862 to 42,839

Hybrid: Hybrid working (minimum 2 days per week in office)

Location: Warwickshire

Sellick Partnership is partnering with a public sector organisation to recruit a Financial Accountant on an interim basis for an initial 6‑month period, with excellent temp to perm potential.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong finance professional to join a forward-thinking local authority during a significant period of organisational change linked to Local Government Reorganisation.

• Assist the Finance function in preparation for Local Government Reorganisation.
• Lead on systems accounting and treasury management activities.
• Maintain and monitor financial systems, interfaces and feeder systems.
• Investigate and resolve system or coding issues as they arise.
• Manage and update the Chart of Accounts in line with restructures and finance code amendments.
• Support the preparation of year‑end accounts and technical accounting activities.
• Produce reconciliations, financial reporting and budget monitoring information.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and accounting standards.
• Work closely with stakeholders across the organisation to provide financial support and guidance.

• Full or part‑qualified CIPFA/CIMA/ACCA accountancy qualification.
• Previous local government finance experience, ideally within a technical or corporate finance environment.
• Experience with in treasury management and systems accounting.
• Strong understanding of financial accounting standards and year‑end processes.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems knowledge.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and work independently within a fast‑paced environment.

If you believe that you are well‑suited to this excellent opportunity of Financial Accountant, please apply directly or contact Tim Farnsworth at Sellick Partnership Derby Office for more information.

CVs will be screened and sent over to the client for shortlisting; the successful applicants’ interviews will be arranged as soon as possible.

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