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This key Government agency is currently looking to recruit a Qualified Financial Accountant - Accounts Receivable to undertake the production of monthly, interim and full year accounts, as well as being responsible for the Accounts Receivable function for a 12 month Fixed Term Contract. The role can be based in their Head Office in London, or at locations based in Cardiff, Belfast, Edinburgh, Manchester and Darlington.

Client Details

A key Government agency based nationally across the UK

Description

Reporting to the Head of Financial Accounts, the Financial Accountant - Accounts Receivable will be managing two members of staff and be responsible for:

Preparation of monthly and annual accounts preparation for one of the organisation's trust accounts
Liaising with the National Audit Office and leading on audits and audit recommendations
Ensuring that financial controls and policies are implemented
Management of the Accounts Receivable function including reviewing and improving the cash and bank management processes
Cash forecasting on a monthly basis
Providing technical accounts advice to stakeholdersProfile

The successful Financial Accountant will be a Qualified CCAB Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA,CIPFA) with previous experience of line management responsibilities.

Your practical exposure should include the preparation of annual accounts and be able to demonstrate improvements made in a role and deadlines achieved.

Previous use of Agresso is desirable.

Please note, as this role is a Fixed Term contract position, you will need to be able to commence work within 4 weeks of accepting the offer.

Job Offer

A salary of £47,650 plus an excellent benefits package including the opportunity to join the Civil Service Pension Scheme