Job Description

Senior Accountant

Lewes

25 per hour (umbrella)

Full Time Contract (3 Months)

Novax Recruitment is actively seeking a Senior Accountant in Lewes. This is a contract with a scope for extension working full time hours.

The job:

• Work alongside the Head of Financial Planning and Principle Accountant to constructively challenge and provide financial support and advice to a number of managers
• Represent the Finance service and deputise for more senior finance officers when required at working parties and project teams
• Take responsibility for the financial aspects on allocated projects and work in partnership with services and third party consultants
• Ensure the Service and Financial Plan or the relevant company business plan includes all associated costs or savings
• Ensure all allocated statistical, government and other returns, and FOI information is provided in accordance with deadlines

The candidate:

• AAT qualification or qualified by experience with proven track record of experience in an accountancy environment is essential
• CCAB qualification is highly desirable
• Knowledge of the local authority accounting code of practice including main IFRS or UKGAP rules is desirable

Please submit your application via the contact details provided and you will be contacted with further information about this opportunity or email your CV to me directly; or call me on; (phone number removed)