Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Kilmarnock, is currently looking to recruit an Assistant Accountant for a contract running up to 12 months on a rate of £200/day (Inside IR35). This role will be based fully onsite.
Responsibilities
Manage, develop and implement effective financial monitoring and reporting in line with the Financial Strategy and the Strategic Vision
Provide day-to-day management of the accountancy function, including regular meetings with budget holders and preparation of overall Trust financial reports
Provide day-to-day management of the treasury function, including management of regular bank reconciliations and cash flow management
Provide financial support to non-financial colleagues
Be responsible for adherence to all relevant legislation and guidance, including Financial Regulations, Accountancy Policy Bulletins and Protocols
Develop and maintain successful and productive partnerships that will have a positive impact on the service, such as with External Funders and the Office of National Statistics
Qualifications
SVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a finance‑related subject
Knowledge of financial management systems
Demonstrable knowledge of technical financial and management accounting
Ability to translate financial issues concisely and effectively into a format that can be understood across different audiences
Ability to analyse numbers with a focus on understanding, interpreting and presenting financial results
Ability to demonstrate diplomacy, integrity and confidentiality
Good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet defined timescales
Ability to adapt to a changing environment
Ability to adopt a hands‑on approach
Professional and customer‑focused approach
Enthusiastic and motivated
Ability to travel to attend meetings
Experience working within a financial or accounting environment
Experience contributing to budget planning of large complex budgets
Experience managing change and the financial implications arising from service redesign
Experience developing constructive relationships across services and external partners
SVQ Level 4 or equivalent in a Business or Administration subject
Part‑qualification of a CCAB professional accounting body
Knowledge of programme management methodology
Evidence of CPD
Experience of budget setting processes and analysis of funding arrangements
Experience of monitoring and reporting financial performance against budget
Experience of completing statutory financial returns
Experience of working within a charitable environment
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