Senior Accountant - Management AccountingFull Time, Temporary 17.25 per Hour36.25 Hours per WeekClosing Date: Monday 19th May 2025You will join the council''s Finance and Commercial Service, working with friendly and motivating colleagues providing support and advice to other departments in order to ensure efficient use of council resources to deliver important services for our residents while realising ambitious plans for growth in our borough.We want to hear from individuals with good communication skills who thrive on innovation and would look forward to being a part of our multi-disciplinary finance team.MAIN PURPOSEThis role is within the Management Accounting Team which is responsible for the preparation and regular budget monitoring of the General Fund budgets, including the annual Council Tax setting process. The Team also supports the corporate transformation agenda in particular with regard to accounting and monitoring efficiency targets as well as providing innovative professional accountancy support to a range of front-line and support services.Main duties of the Management Accounting Team include:Development of the Council''s Medium Term Financial Strategy.Development and preparation of the Financial forward forecast modelling.Preparation of the Council''s annual budget for the General Fund for Council Tax setting.Preparation of information for the completion of the annual statutory final accounts for the General Fund in accordance with accounting practices.Provi