Senior Accountant

Job Description

The Senior Accountant is responsible for the provision of technical accounting advice to the Accountancy section (and section 95 officer), relating to the preparation of the annual accounts, support for the financial planning process and for major projects as agreed with the Finance Manager.

 

Requirements

Technical financial overview of the Annual Report and Annual Accounts

Advising the s95 Officer on overall financial forecasting for the Council

Support the s95 Officer regarding the Asset Management Working Group

Be the Finance lead on Participatory Budgeting

Be the Finance lead for Moray Growth Deal

Budgetary and other implications of changes in accounting standards and relevant legislation, LASAAC circulars and other guidance

Ad-hoc project work for departments, including support for major projects, and advice and support to other members of the accountancy section involved in such work.

Organising cpd training and attend technical updates for the accountancy section.

Developing and maintaining budget manager training

 

The Individual

Post-qualifying experience in a public sector finance department

Experience in a UK financial environment

Fully qualified CCAB or CIMA Accountant

Ability to interpret, apply and explain technical policies, procedures, guidance and legislation

Strong written and oral communications skills and an ability to deal effectively with queries and provide advice

Self-confident and self-motivated

Computer literate with a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook

Strong organisational and time management skills

Strong customer focus

You will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Moray to meet the operational requirements of the service. Due to the rural nature of Moray this is normally undertaken by use of a car/van

Committed and able to work under own initiative

Ability to manage workload, address conflicting priorities, meet deadlines (statutory and internal) working to a high degree of accuracy

Politically sensitive and astute

Ability to write clear, concise and easily understandable reports for Senior Officers and Members

Experience of working under pressure and delivering work to deadlines

Ability to establish confidence, credibility and trust

Ability to contribute to the development of financial policies

A flexible approach to new working practices and technology

Appreciation, acceptance of and commitment to the importance of confidentiality

Flexibility to meet the needs and demands of the service

Ability to work in a shared office and at home

Ability to work in different offices depending on the needs of the service

 

Closing Date: 7 February 2025

Starting Salary: £48,764.95

Hours per week: 36.25

£25.87 per hour

 

Proposed Interview Date: TBC

 

For further information, contact Jamie Fraser, jamie.fraser@moray.gov.uk