Principal Accountancy Assistant

Principal Accountancy AssistantLocal Authority RoleDurham BasedHybrid Working Available (3 Days from home)3 Month Contract (Potential for Extension)Flexible working hours - Between 07:30 and 09:00 Start and 16:00-18:00 Finish37 Hours per week£24ph UmbrellaOur client a local authority based in the North East is looking for an experienced accountancy assistant to support our organisation though the 2024/25 final accounts process. The candidate should have experience of working in public sector, ideally in local government. We are looking for a person who has a good knowledge of the CIPA Code, accounting regulations and legislation relating to accounting for capital assets and leasing. Knowledge of IFRS16 and experience in implementation of this financial standard will be an advantage, however we will consider candidates without any experience with IFRS16. The candidate should have experience of delivering financial advice and guidance to a range of audiences and be able to develop and analyse, understand and interpret complex financial information and to work to tight deadlines. The role is to support the Principal Account and Finance Manager in timely closure of 2024/25 accounts and preparation of notes to the statement of accounts.Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Supporting the Principal Accountant in the year-end closedown and preparation of notes to the statement of accounts. Areas of responsibility would include: capital accounting for property, plant and equipment and leases, including IFRS16
• Ensuring that all legislation and relevant guidance had been followed.
• Assisting the Principal Accountant in the implementation of IFRS16 accounting arrangements across the authority.
• Preparation of capital expenditure and capital financing year-end working papers and journals.
• Maintenance of records in scope of IFRS16, including the liaison with various stakeholders (budget holders, advisors, external/internal auditors, etc.) with regards to leased properties and equipment. Balance sheet reconciliations and accounting for capital receipts.

Requirements for the Role

• Fully Association of Accounting Technicians qualified or equivalent relevant qualification.
• Substantial relevant financial experience
• Experience of operating a financial management system
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Ability to plan and organise work
• Ability to take ownership and deliver results

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.If this role is of interest, please just respond to this advert with an up to date copy of your CV or call Jake on