Financial / Benefits Professional

Accountant

Northallerton

Contract
£25 per hour PAYE or £31.44 per hour limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35

Our client is looking for an experienced Accountant

Essential

CCAB-qualified accountant, or AAT-qualified accounting technician (or equivalent), with significant post-qualification CPD and proven capability to deliver the responsibilities of this role.

Desirable

CIPFA qualification

Local Authority / Combined Authority experience

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•     Lead balance sheet control, ensuring reconciliations are accurate, complete, and audit ready

•     Deliver technical accounting compliance in line with CIPFA, supporting high quality financial statements

•     Manage reserves balances and funding sources, ensuring clear tracking, reporting, and alignment with financial planning

•     Manage organisational cashflow, banking, and investments to ensure strong liquidity and treasury compliance

•     Prepare clear, insightful treasury reporting to support senior leaders and committees

•     Own VAT returns, government submissions, and regulatory reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness

•     Oversee income recognition and grant accounting, maintaining robust financial control and transparency

•     Line manage and support an Accounts Assistant, ensuring high performance, development, and effective delivery of financial processes

•     Administer finance systems (Xero), strengthen processes, and drive continuous improvement across financial controls

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The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities.  Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer