Accountant

Accountant Location: Gloucestershire Contract: Temporary (5 month initial) Rate: £25 Per Hour Umbrella (PAYE Inc. £22.54, PAYE Exc. £20.11) Start date: ASAP *Hybrid Working* Contact: (url removed) Job Description Service Care Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a local authority in South Gloucestershire for an experienced accountant to join their finance team. This role involves managing a dedicated team, providing financial advice to council departments, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. Responsibilities include team oversight, report production, supplier collaboration, and budget management. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in a large organisation, a relevant professional qualification (e.g., CIPFA, ACCA, or CIMA), and strong analytical and communication skills to support effective financial operations across council services. Main responsibilities Oversee and motivate a team, managing performance, recruitment, and staff development to ensure a skilled, engaged, and high-performing team culture. Provide expert, lawful financial advice to customers, including councillors and department managers, ensuring clear guidance that meets legal and council requirements. Produce, analyse, and present accurate reports and complex data, ensuring statutory and council requirements are met. Collaborate with suppliers and partners to negotiate and manage projects aligned with business needs and service standards. Monitor budgets, financial information, and resources within your area to achieve targets, ensure efficient use of council resources, and provide value for money. Candidate Requirements Proven experience in delivering similar services within a large organisation, with a strong grasp of financial and operational standards. Holds a relevant professional qualification (e.g., CIPFA, ACCA, or CIMA) or equivalent experience demonstrating expertise in finance and local government regulations. Experience managing and motivating teams to meet organisational goals, ensuring team development and strong performance. Ability to explain complex information clearly to various audiences and to build positive relationships across council departments and with external partners. Strong numeracy and analytical skills, with the flexibility to manage competing priorities and handle sensitive issues effectively.If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Miraj at Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or email 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