Term: Permanent
Location: Barking & Dagenham
Salary: £42,771 - £44,685
Our client, a prominent organisation within the Financial Services sector, is seeking a talented Service Accountant to join their dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual passionate about financial planning and governance, eager to make a tangible impact in a vital role.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide comprehensive financial support across budgeting, reporting, and operational processes.
Support annual budget setting and forecasting for revenue and capital budgets.
Monitor actual expenditure against budget, ensuring evidence-based forecasts and reporting any variances to senior managers.
Collaborate with budget and project managers, building strong relationships to align financial support with their objectives.
Ensure compliance with financial regulations and contribute to the preparation of year-end financial statements and audit processes.
Essential Requirements:
A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent qualifications (AAT Level 4 or part-qualified CCAB).
Proven experience in budget monitoring, financial reporting, and year-end closure of accounts.
Strong analytical skills with a keen attention to detail, capable of identifying variances and proposing practical solutions.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
Previous local council experience
Why Join Our Client?
Opportunity to contribute to service improvement and corporate financial strategies.
Work within a collaborative environment that values stakeholder engagement and transparency.
Engage in meaningful projects that directly impact the community and promote financial literacy across the organisation.
If you are ready to elevate your career and play a key role in financial governance, apply now! This is your chance to shine in a role that promises growth and satisfaction.
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Salary description
£42771.00 - £44685.00 per year