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Senior Accountant
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Posted:
25 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
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Application Deadline:
22 October 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
6-month contract with a local authority
Summary
- The Senior Accountant will play a pivotal role within a local authority on a 6-month contract. This position is crucial for budget preparation financial reporting capital and revenue accounting and the production of statutory accounts. The role involves providing high-quality financial advice to budget holders and senior management supporting informed decision-making driving financial performance and ensuring the efficient and effective management of the Councils financial resources.
Responsibilities
- Support the annual budget-setting process by preparing budget estimates in line with corporate guidance and deadlines.
- Monitor revenue and capital budgets identifying variances efficiencies and financial pressures.
- Provide budgetary control and financial performance reporting to senior management and service managers.
- Work closely with budget holders to ensure effective financial planning and resource management.
- Support the development and delivery of the Councils Medium-Term Financial Strategy.
Essential Experience Required
- Minimum 3 years experience working within a Local Authority finance environment.
- Experience in financial accounting budget monitoring and financial reporting.
- Experience supporting the preparation of annual accounts and statutory returns.
Essential Qualifications Required
- AAT Qualified or higher professional accounting qualification.
- Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent.
- GCSE (or equivalent) Grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics.
Additional Information
- Working hours: 36.25 hours per week.
- Office location: Basildon Essex.
- Due to the nature of this role the successful candidate will be required to be onsite a minimum of 4 days per week.
- We work on a bi-weekly schedule.
The role closes on 29th August 2026 apply ASAP.
Required Skills:
The Senior Accountant will play a key role in budget preparation financial reporting capital and revenue accounting production of statutory accounts and provision of high-quality financial advice to budget holders and senior management
Required Education:
The Senior Accountant will play a key role in budget preparation financial reporting capital and revenue accounting production of statutory accounts and provision of high-quality financial advice to budget holders and senior management
