Accountant Location: Barras Bridge, NE1 8QH Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 6+ Month Working Hours: Mon Fri, 09 00, 37 Hours per week Pay Rate: £ 18.26 per hour Job Ref: (phone number removed) Job Responsibilities Advise and assist directors and budget managers in preparing and finalizing revenue and capital budgets. Prepare financial monitoring information and respond to queries. Contribute to the production of statutory accounts and prepare working papers for external audits. Develop and maintain accounting records and financial systems. Support finance and non-finance staff on financial systems and controls, providing training when needed. Undertake specified treasury management activities. Complete government returns and claims. Provide financial support for corporate and directorate projects, including preparing business cases and plans. Work with external bodies to prepare statutory accounts for audits. Promote and implement the Diversity, Equality, Equity, and Accessibility policy. Maintain a safe and secure environment, adhering to policies and procedures. Person Specifications Must Have Experience in preparing and monitoring budgets, including variance analysis and costing. Experience in providing financial advice and guidance to budget managers. Experience in accounts closedown processes. Experience in supporting staff on financial systems and controls. Knowledge of financial systems, especially e5 by Advanced Business Solut