Accountant Oldham

• Location: George Street, Oldham. Hybrid 2/3 days per week in office
• Job Type: Full-time
• Hourly rate: £19.37 per hour PAYE
• Length of role: Initial 4 months

We are seeking a dedicated Accountant to assist in ensuring effective financial management within the Council. This role involves supporting the Assistant Director of Finance and other senior finance staff in managing accounting and budget information accurately and efficiently.

• Support the Senior Finance Manager, Finance Manager, and Senior Accountant in undertaking full monthly closedowns, including Balance Sheet items as per the prepared timeline.
• Assist in the closure of accounts for the relevant area, ensuring the Income and Expenditure Account is accurate and all Balance Sheet items are reconciled.
• Produce and present financial management information, budget monitoring, and trading reports that are accurate, timely, and appropriate for the audience.
• Monitor operational compliance with Financial Procedure Rules, standing financial instructions, internal and external audit requirements, and value for money within their service areas.

• AAT qualification or extensive experience at the Accountant level.
• Experience working within Public Sector Finance, ideally with knowledge of Council and/or schools financial systems such as Agresso/FMS.
• Proven ability to set and monitor budgets and summarise and reconcile financial data.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, capable of manipulating data using pivot tables, lookups, etc.
• Effective interpersonal skills and excellent organisational skills, with the ability to plan ahead to meet deadlines.
• Experience in public sector grant claim procedures and knowledge of Council financial procedures/regulations would be beneficial.