Accountant

My Local Authority client is currently looking for an experienced Accountant to join their team based in Birkenhead on an initial 3 month contract. Pay Rate: £54 ph (inside IR35) Hybrid: WFH/Birkenhead office 36 hrs a week Skills/Experience Required: * A recognised professional accountancy qualification/part qualification (eg CIPFA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent. * The Accountant is responsible for supporting non-finance teams in monitoring and maintaining their budgets, as well as delivering on technical, finance and accountancy-related responsibilities. * The Accountant will provide accurate, timely and comprehensive financial information and analysis to inform decision-making and financial management activities. * The Account will support the management, development and updating of the medium-term financial strategy and annual budget. * Analyse financial data, identify trends and variances and provide insights to support decision-making processes. * Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement effective financial controls and processes. * Assist in the preparation of year-end accounts, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and statutory requirements. Keywords: CIPFA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, Accountant, Capital, budgets, financial, technical, data