Senior Accountant

Rutherford Cross is working with a Public Sector organisation based in Dundee to recruit for a Senior Accountant. The postholder will be responsible for the day to day management of the Finance team as well as budget setting, monitoring and reporting and maintaining the finance systems and processes. They will also prepare the annual accounts package and liaise with auditors. The organisation operates hybrid working.

A summary of some of the main duties are below:

• Support the Head of Finance to develop and implement an integrated team of finance professionals and support staff providing shared services
• Support visible leadership, management and a vision for the finance function to deliver a cohesive finance support service
• Produce monthly and annual financial statements and reports, including monthly budget monitoring. Preparation and presentation of financial reports as required
• Manage budget setting by overseeing the preparation of staffing and other budgets, including Outcome Based Budgets. Provide and give advice on financial information in relation to budget setting and budget monitoring
• Carry out resource modelling and costings as required
• Be responsible for the financial elements of the pay remit, prepare National Fraud Initiative, Whole of Government Accounts, VAT returns and compliance and other financial returns as required
• Manage cashflow and banking arrangements
• Maintenance and development of finance systems and processes including process improvement and LEAN reviews
• Promote consistent, high quality practice in the finance team, encouraging them to give their best and continually improve performance and consolidate excellence

For this role, the organisation is seeking a fully qualified accountant with appropriate post qualification experience. While it would be highly beneficial if candidates had public sector experience it is not essential for the role. The position will require a candidate to be highly collaborative and able to build relationships across an organisation to support effectively with financial and budgetary management. A keen eye for detail will be key and the ability to translate complex data and present in a clear and concise manner.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.