Financial Accountant

Manchester Permanent £46,000 - £47,000 per year View Job Description
We are looking for two diligent and professional Financial Accountants to join an Accounting & Finance team on a 2-year fixed term contract. The successful candidates will play a crucial role in ensuring financial compliance and reporting within a public sector department.
  • Two Financial Accountant Opportunities
  • Large Public Sector organisation based in Manchester

About Our Client

Our client is a prominent department within the public sector based in Central Manchester. With a workforce of over 1000 individuals, they are dedicated to enhancing the sector whilst also developing their employees careers. They offer hybrid working (2 days a week at home) and a competitive benefits package. The role is offered on a two year FTC appointment with a high likelihood of becoming permanent throughout your time there.

Job Description

As a Financial Accountant you will:

  • Oversee and manage daily financial operations.
  • Ensure all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed, and reported.
  • Establish and implement financial reporting systems to comply with government regulations and legislation.
  • Collaborate with auditing services to ensure proper compliance with all regulations.
  • Develop budgets and financial plans for the department.
  • Analyse costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results, and the department's actual performance compared to the business plans.
  • Producing statutory accounts
  • Manage the fixed assets
  • Review and prepare journals
  • Communicate effectively and accurately all financial information to stakeholders.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Financial Accountant should have:

  • A full Accountancy Qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, CIPFA)
  • Prepared or audited accounts inline with accounting standards
  • Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
  • A solid understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles.
  • Proficiency in the use of financial management software.

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary between £46,000- £47,000
  • Benefits including a Civil Service pension scheme.
  • Hybrid working including 2 days working from home
  • Career development opportunities
  • Central Manchester based



If you are a committed Financial Accountant looking for a rewarding role in the public sector, we encourage you to apply today.

Contact
Rachel Tammadge
Quote job ref
JN-112024-6592667
Phone number
+44 161 829 0353

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Accountant
Sector
Public Sector
Location
Manchester
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Rachel Tammadge
Consultant phone
+44 161 829 0353
Job reference
JN-112024-6592667