Management Accountant

New Interim Opportunity for an organisation based in central Essex

Hybrid/Remote working available

You will deliver high quality financial advice and support to services and will be responsible for providing comprehensive and innovative support to senior managers, working collaboratively with services and other staff across the finance function.

• Responsibility for the provision of financial and management accounting support to a range of services, including preparation of revenue budgets, closure of accounts, financial monitoring and control, forecasting, and financial planning.
• To provide financial advice to service managers, including commenting/advising on the adequacy of financial procedures, processes, and any service based financial systems.
• Working with service managers, undertake investigations, analytical reviews, and other financial projects to ensure resources are being used to best effect, including assistance with any bids or claims for external funding.
• Constructively challenge the status quo regarding existing budgets and assumptions.
• To help create a culture which empowers budget holders and supports the delivery of value for money services.
• To actively support on crosscutting service initiatives and to acquire and maintain comprehensive service specific knowledge that supports policy and service development as appropriate.

• Full CCAB (or equivalent qualification)
• You must have experience gained within Local Government
• Demonstrate confidence and experience in giving professional advice to management and members on complex financial matters
• Worked in a finance business partner role