Interim Accountant / Finance Manager

Job Location	Heathpark Industrial Estate
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	£200.00 - £350.00 per day
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Contract , full-time

Job Description

East Devon District CouncilInterim Accountant / Finance Manager£200 - £350 per day depending on experienceLocation: Honiton, Devon / Hybrid workingAbout UsEast Devon is one of the eight Devon districts and in population terms is the largest in the County. Our district is set in one of the most attractive parts of the country to live in and the coastline forms part of Englands first World Heritage site. Thereare also Areas of Outstanding Beauty within the district making it a beautiful place to live and work.The RoleSupport is needed on an interim basis for 6 months. Reporting to the Deputy s151 Officer, this role will be responsible for providing timely and accurate financial advice and information to managers to help them control and manage their own finances.You will also support the Deputy s151 Officer in providing an efficient and effective accountancy service and to help ensure that the priorities and objectives of the Council are met.You will also be the finance lead for various ambitious and exciting projects which the council is currently involved in.About You* Be a qualified accountant, have experience of working in a fast paced, challenging environment and can demonstrate considerable financial knowledge of accounting standards and codes of practice, ideally in Local Government, in the completion of annualaccounts.* Have experience of working with operational teams / stakeholders and of helping shape strategic and technical processes.* Have experience of leading financial activities and be familiar with technical financial accounting information, budget setting and report writing.* Have excellent verbal and written communication skills, so it is important that you can use your initiative and have a talent for communicating technical financial information into easy to understand language.

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