Senior Accountant

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Preston
Temporary
£42,302 - £45,500 per year
Hybrid working
Exciting role, well-established friendly team, On-Site ParkingAbout Our ClientPage Personnel are working with a well-known organisation within the Public Sector and Government, based in Preston, who are looking to appoint a Senior Accountant on a 12-month fixed-term basis (with the view to become a permanent member of staff.) Within the Finance team they are well-established, friendly and supportive and value their staff. This organisation who have been recently recognised as the most improved in the UK, are ideally looking for someone who understands the importance of government process, policies and legislation and has the ability to deliver on accountancy functions across and number of large and complex organisations.Job DescriptionThe key responsibilities of the Senior Accountant include preparing and analysing financial statements, budget reports and other documents. To provide an accurate and timely financial information to management, including to the head of finance. You'll be responsible for conducting financial analysis to identify opportunities for strategic financial decisions. Monitor expenditures to ensure they align with the organisation objectives.The Successful ApplicantThe successful a Senior Accountant should possess:Public Sector and Government background (desirable)Accountancy experience, in any sector (essential)Knowledge of pay procedures and statutory legislationExperience of working in fast paced Finance environmentComprehensive knowledge of computer input and the use of spreadsheets.Exceptional IT skills (with a focus on Excel)The ability to form and maintain positive relationships with a wide spectrum of people.Ability to commute to Preston.What's on OfferOn offer to the successful Senior Accountant:12 month contract with the view to go permanent, depending on performance.Salary of £42,403 to £45,441Flexible working optionsHybrid working (3 days on-site)30 days holidays (excluding bank holidays)
Page Personnel
is part of PageGroup. Page Personnel is a trading name of Michael Page International Recruitment Limited. Registered in England No. 04130921 Registered Office:
200 Dashwood Lang Road ,
Addlestone, ,
Surrey
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KT15 2NX
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