Spencer Clarke Group are working closely with Stoke-On-Trent Counci l to appoint an Assistant Accountant to their team. The role is on a full time, agency contract for a minimum of 7 months which is highly likely to be extended on an ongoing basis. Working Hours - Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00 Location of Work - Alton House, ST1 6AY Rate of Pay - £12 per hour. Please note there is room for negotiation on the rate depending on experience. Job Purpose: To support the delivery of an integrated, robust financial planning process by the provision of high quality, accurate, timely and relevant information. To support all strategic and operational plans are supported by the provision of high quality, accurate, timely and relevant information and robust investment appraisals. To support the provision of high quality, accurate, relevant and timely monitoring and forecasting information. To provide financial advice and guidance to stakeholders/service managers and partners as required. To assist in delivering financial management accounting, budgeting and reporting matters and to deputise as required. Key Responsibilities in the role include: To help make a tangible difference to the efficiency and quality of Financial Services to support the strategic priorities of Unitas. To support the efficient accurate closure of Unitas' accounts, including compliance with year-end requirements for external bodies/sponsors, to ensure that all statutory deadlines are met. To ensure that sound systems of control are in place to protect Unitas and to minimise the possibility of misappropriation of assets. To help develop, maintain and implement appropriate accounting policies and standards and to consider and manage the implications of new accounting developments as they impact upon the Unitas and companies controlled or influenced by the authority. To respond positively to the Audit Commission and other inspection scrutiny reviews of Unitas to achieve improved assessment. To support the compilation and delivery of balanced integrated budgets. To co-ordinate and manage the completion of any grant claims to ensure that the authority meets all imposed deadlines and reporting standards. To provide specialist financial advice, options appraisals and innovative solutions to inform and formulate Unitas' Medium Term Financial Strategy. To take responsibility for any other duties as designated from time to time as falling within the remit of a local authority accountancy arrangement. If you are interested in the role, please send a copy of your most recent CV to before contacting Richard on .