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Accountant
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Posted:
24 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
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Application Deadline:
21 August 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
28 weeks contract role with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
Temporary part-time Accountant role within Financial Services at Runnymede Borough Council responsible for supporting service accounting functions including budget setting financial reporting and providing financial advice to managers and stakeholders.
The role ensures accurate financial management compliance with regulations and effective budgetary control across a range of council services.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
Prepare and support annual service budgets in collaboration with Budget Managers.
Produce final accounts and ensure accurate financial reporting in line with closing schedules.
Monitor and analyse budget performance identifying and reporting variances.
Support development and maintenance of effective budgetary control systems.
Assist Senior Accountants with ledger control reconciliations and year-end processes.
Provide financial advice and guidance to Members and service managers.
Contribute to reports including resource implications and financial commentary.
Complete statutory and non-statutory financial returns within required deadlines.
Raise invoices and recover income from third parties in line with agreements.
Support project work working groups and financial evaluations.
Skills/Experience:
Experience in local government or public sector finance (desirable).
Strong understanding of budgeting forecasting and financial reporting.
Experience preparing final accounts and year-end processes.
Ability to analyse financial data and identify trends/variances.
Knowledge of financial management systems.
Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
Ability to work with stakeholders and provide clear financial advice.
Good organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
Understanding of financial regulations and compliance requirements.
Additional Information:
Bi-Weekly Payments.
Temporary role for 28 weeks.
Part-time: 22 hours per week.
Hybrid working: 2 days remote 3 days office-based (Addlestone Surrey).
Rate: Umbrella: 185.44 per day.
Required Skills:
Experience in local government or public sector finance (desirable). Strong understanding of budgeting forecasting and financial reporting. Experience preparing final accounts and year-end processes. Ability to analyse financial data and identify trends/variances. Knowledge of financial management systems. Strong communication skills (written and verbal). Ability to work with stakeholders and provide clear financial advice. Good organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines. Attention to detail and high level of accuracy. Understanding of financial regulations and compliance requirements.
