Senior Financial Accountant up to £59,590 per annum Chelmsford Sopra Steria Recruitment are seeking an experienced Senior Financial Accountant who will report to the Chief Accountant and will be responsible for the provision of expert technical advice and practical interpretation consistent with relevant accounting standards, CIPFA Codes of Practice and government regulations (including those related to UK taxes and duties) to promote best professional practice and an effective internal controls framework. In addition, you will lead aspects of the financial accounting (closure of accounts) programme and related activity, coordinating input by a team of finance professionals to ensure that relevant standards and regulations are fully complied with. You will also support the establishment and maintenance of a framework of accounting policies and internal financial controls and provide practical advice and interpretation consistent with these policies and controls to ensure the highest standards of financial governance in all of the decision making and operations. Knowledge, skills and experience You will possess a full CCAB qualification, with a minimum 2 years post qualification experience. You will have knowledge and understanding of government regulations (including those related to taxes and duties), accounting standards and codes of practice and practical experience of applying these in a large organisation - preferably public sector. You will have experience of engaging with and providing high quality technical accounting and taxation advice and support to finance professionals, and non-finance managers. You will have experience of evaluating and advising on the accounting, taxation and financing implications of innovative alternatives to the delivery of large-scale services. You will inspire and motivate staff and colleagues, setting targets and goals for the delivery of services, and will have highly developed inter personal and communication skills. You will possess a strong delivery/performance focus Sopra Steria Recruitment is committed to barrier-free and inclusive recruitment. We are a Disability Confident recruiter, and a RIDI 100 and Business Disability Forum partner organisation. Should you choose to contact Sopra Steria Recruitment regarding this role or apply for it, all personal data you submit to us will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Notice which you can find on our website.