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Financial Accountant - 12 month fixed term contract

Employer
Michael Page Finance
Location
England, Bristol
Salary
£39000 - £42000 per annum
Closing date
Oct 9, 2019

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Job Details

Local Authroity based in the Bristol area.

Client Details

Local Authroity based in the Bristol area.

Description

Our client are looking to appoint an experienced, qualified accountant to co-ordinate, manage and lead on the production and delivery of their Statement of Accounts. The applicant needs to have experience of producing local government accounts and hold a recognised professional accountancy qualification. The post is limited term for a period of approximately 12 months.

Main Duties:
* Prepare for the year end closedown of accounts
* Produce the Council's statement of accounts by the statutory deadline
* Lead conduit for external audit enquiries
* Co-ordinate and deliver a development plan to aid preparation for the following year's closedown process
* Develop accounting systems and associated processes

Profile

  • Qualified Accoutnant
  • Government or Public Sector experience
  • Immediate or quick availability

Job Offer

  • Basic salary of £39-42,000
  • Competetive holiday allowance and Local Government Pension Scheme
  • 12 month contract

Company

Michael Page specialises in the permanent, temporary and interim recruitment of qualified accountants. In fact, our organisation was founded to provide selection and recruitment services for accounting professionals and has been a market leader in this field for more than 35 years.

We have earned the trust of clients in industry and commerce, the banking and financial services markets and the public and not-for-profit sector. We also have an exemplary track record of completing assignments for everyone from small, boutique practices to the Big Four firms.

Many of our consultants have a background in accounting and finance – that’s real, grass roots expertise at your disposal. Combine that with the global reach you get from a company that has over 155 offices in 36 countries and you’re looking at a pretty formidable package. We are confident no other consultancy is better qualified to help you make that crucial, next step in your career.

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