Accountant

Job Purpose Accountant This role is a key delivery role within the Accountancy Business Partnership Service helping to ensure the Service delivers it key objectives at an operational level and supports the Accountancy Business Change Managers in the Operational delivery of the Accountancy Business Partnership Service function that. ensures the Accountancy Function is effectively integrated within the Directorate / Council, being a driver for business change throughout the Council. ensures that operational efficiencies are achieved within the legal and statutory frameworks. promotes and champions the values set out in the Service''s Business Plan. ensures that the service is an integral part in delivering the section 151 requirements within the Council thus, meeting statutory obligations. The roles will be responsible for areas of work within Finance and Legal Services. The role provides knowledge and expertise in the Accountancy environment and support to managers within the services and across the Council, ensuring that the Statutory Section 151 responsibility is met. It contributes to a culture of continuing professional development existing within these areas. The post holder will be involved in day to day operational problems and issues and will provide briefing and guidance on these issues to senior officer throughout the Council. Main Duties Accountant To support senior managers in the operational delivery of an area of the overall Service, ensuring its ..... full job details .....