Principal Accountant Location: Essex Contract: Temporary (6-month initial) Rate: £400 - £450 per day umbrella Start Date: ASAP *Hybrid Working* Contact: greg.waite@servicecare.org.uk
Job Description Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority in Essex for a Principal Accountant to join the team on a temporary basis. The Principal Accountant will plan and co-ordinate the final accounts process including liaison with external audit Act as the lead advisor on technical accounting, including Collection Fund, Pensions and VAT.
Main Responsibilities
Line management responsibility for the Technical Accountant, including one to one review meetings, appraisals, leave booking and work allocation.
Support the implementation of policies and strategies for the financial service to support service delivery, value for money and the delivery of the Council's priorities and defined outcomes.
Prepare the treasury elements of the statement of accounts in accordance with statutory requirement.
Lead in the preparation and publication of the Statement of Accounts including producing notes to the accounts and professional working papers.
Contribute to the MTFS in relation to technical areas.
Take lead responsibility for technical accounting policies and strategies.
Lead on the Collection Fund, Pensions, VAT and any other technical or specialist requirements of the finance team.
Prepare the Capital & Investment Strategy by undertaking relevant research to ensure documents remain up to date and ensure best practice is applied.
Ensure all government returns are completed on time and correctly.
Provide professional advice and tailored reports to a defined group within the Council, on their financial plans and projects.
Candidate Criteria
CCAB/CIPFA Qualified Accountant
Experience of leading the preparation/publication of the Statement of Accounts
Experience of Collection Fund, Treasury, Pensions, VAT or HRA would be highly desirable
Experience of leading accounts processes for a Local Government is essential
Great communication skills and ability to work professionally and adapt to any team fit.
If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Greg at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email greg.waite@servicecare.org.uk
Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.....Read more...
Reviewing warehouse and distribution contact charges to understand pricing structures
Verifying invoices of historical charges, and comparing actual costs to contract costs
Maintaining a log of all charges and identifying and analysing any discrepancies
Assist with the processing of purchase invoices, cashbook/bank journals and expenses claims through to final payment stage.
Prepare and process internal recharge journals for the support from the finance team
Assist with the routine month end processes including bank and petty cash reconciliations, charge card processing and VAT returns.
Assist with various payroll related tasks
Assisting with cost recovery claim documentation
Preparing and posting cost recovery invoice
Assisting the finance team with ad hoc reconciliations in the Financial Accounts function
Training:Assistant Accountant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:
For the assistant accountant, the qualification required is:
AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting
Training Outcome:
Hopefully continue to work with Kingsland upon successful completion of apprenticeship
Will review closer to the time with Line Manager and HR
Employer Description:An employee-owned drinks specialist providing innovative solutions to the UK trade and beyond.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 16:45 (45 minute lunchbreak)Skills: IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working....Read more...
Preparation of VAT returns using Excel/Sage/Xero/QuickBooks
Preparation of sole trader/small partnership accounts
Analysis work in relation to larger clients including Limited Companies/Audit clients - using Excel
Training:After completion of your A Level or GCSE studies, you will join as an apprentice and study for the Level 2 AAT qualification. You will start on the level 2 apprenticeship scheme, depending on your qualifications, before moving to the next level.
The successful candidate will be required to attend weekday courses, once a week, at First Intuition Chelmsford, Southend or Colchester to study towards their AAT qualification as well as mentoring towards the apprenticeship knowledge, skills, and behaviours. Training Outcome:On successful completion of your AAT qualification, we will encourage you to move to level 7 apprenticeship working towards either an ACCA or ICAEW qualification. Our friendly and supportive staff and training network will provide you with the help you need to progress through the exam process.Employer Description:Clay Ratnage & Co. was established in East London in 1927. Our business has 5 partners and approximately 45 staff operating from three offices in Romford, Wickford and Grays.
Our accountancy practice has been built around providing support to businesses in Essex, London and the surrounding areas and, whilst this continues to comprise the largest part of our client base, we now have a wide variety of clients across the UK and beyond.
The philosophy of our business has been to maintain a “general practice” approach meaning all staff have extensive experience of accounts, tax and audit and are, therefore, able to provide tailored assistance with day-to-day queries that arise.
We also have a specialist Tax department to deal with more complicated tax matters and a specialist Wills and Probate department.
We aim to provide a timely and cost effective service and look to build long-term relationships with our clients by delivering our services in a friendly and helpful manner.
Due to the longevity of the firm, we have experience in virtually all business sectors but pride ourselves in our specialist knowledge of the building, property, manufacturing and retail sectors, in addition to our long-standing involvement with charities.Working Hours :Monday to Thursday, 9.00 am - 5:30pm.
Friday, 8:30am - 5.00pm.
1 hour's lunch to be taken between 12.00pm and 2.00pm.
20 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas to New Year.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Team working,Able to meet deadlines,Work well under pressure....Read more...
Our client is a leading residential and commercial specialist in Dry Lining.They currently have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Controller to join the team on a permanent basis. This role will be based in their NW London office Monday - Friday.
The Role
Processing payments, invoices, income and receipts and entering data into accounting software or databases then filing hard copies
Preparing financial statements showing business income and expenditure
Paying vendor invoices and tracking bank account balances
Completing VAT returns
Verifying the accuracy of business accounts and alerting the Accountant of errors
Recording any inconsistencies to help the Accountants reconcile inaccuracies
Developing monthly financial statements including cash flow, profit and loss and balance sheets
Preparing employee wages
Helping the Accountant with administrative duties and preparing yearly accounts.
About You
You must have previous experience as a Financial Controller/Bookkeeper
A degree or qualification in Finance is beneficial but not essential.
Previous experience within the Construction industry - advantageous
Car driver - beneficial
Strong IT and communication skills
If interested, please get in touch with Aaron on 0203 008 5212, or click “Apply” to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
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This level builds on the knowledge you gained in the Advanced Diploma (Level 3). After qualifying you can work in accounting roles or progress onto studying chartered accountancy. The course is made up of three mandatory units (also known as subjects), one synoptic unit, and five optional units.
You must pass all the mandatory assessments, synoptic assessment, and two optional unit assessments to achieve the qualification. The areas you will cover include: Financial Statements of Limited Companies Management Accounting: Budgeting Management Accounting: Decision and Control Professional synoptic assessment (Accounting Systems and Controls) Optional Units: Business Tax Personal Tax External Auditing Cash Training Outcome:Study support to become a Chartered Accountant.Employer Description:9ine is a West Bridgford based firm of Chartered Accountants with over 25 years’ experience of growing businesses and offering advice. We are committed to building professional relationships founded on the personal responsibility of a partner for a client’s needs.Working Hours :Monday - FridaySkills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
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