Job overview

Senior Accountant - MOR11988 - Moray Council

Senior Accountant - MOR11988 with Moray Council is a people-focused role involving work to the Accountancy section and to the Deputy Section 95 Officer.

Responsibilities: The advert points to the preparation of the Annual Accounts, capital and revenue monitoring, treasury management support and the Council’s financial planning processes as agreed with the Service Managers, support the preparation of the Annual Report and Abstract of Accounts and liaise with External Audit as required, the Council’s capital and treasury management activities, including capital monitoring, prudential indicators and liaison with treasury advisers, in support of the Service Manager(s), and the development of medium to long-term financial planning, with emphasis on safe, respectful support.

Requirements: Suitable applicants may bring the Individual Post-qualifying experience in a public sector finance department Significant supervisory or managerial experience in a Finance environment and 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 will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Moray to meet the operational requirements of the service.

Employment details: The postholder also has responsibility for the line management, development and performance management of Accountants, and assists the Service Managers in the effective management and delivery of the Accountancy service and Support the Council’s financial planning and budget monitoring processes, including revenue and capital reporting, and contribute to the development of medium to long-term financial planning.

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Senior Accountant MOR11988

Salary and benefits

£52,478.40

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