Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst

Opus People Solutions are hiring for a Support Accountant within a Local Authority client based in East Suffolk.

The role is 37 hours per week, offering hybrid working (2 days on-site in Melton), and £25.00 per hour Umbrella (£19.00 PAYE), with a contract length of 3 months.

Please see a high-level overview of what the position involves below:

• Supporting Finance Business Partners with budget monitoring, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Assisting with budget setting, year-end accounts processes and reconciliations.
• Providing financial advice and support to budget holders, service managers and heads of service.
• Supporting revenue and capital budget management across council service areas.
• Assisting with fees and charges reviews, statutory returns and financial management projects.
• Working with financial systems and Excel to analyse, monitor and report financial information.

The ideal candidate will have experience with:

• Budget monitoring, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Reconciliations and year-end accounting processes.
• Financial systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Supporting non-finance stakeholders and communicating financial information clearly.
• AAT qualification (or significant relevant finance experience).
• Previous experience within Local Government.

All offers will be subject to satisfactory compliance screening, including right to work in the UK and references.