Accountant (Town Council Secretariat)
Core
Monitor Town Councils' financial performance and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Role type
Accountant (Town Council Secretariat)
Builds
Financial reports, grant assessments, and systems development projects for Town Councils
Domain
Public sector / Local government finance
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Accountancy background, Chartered Accountant registration, audit experience, financial statement review, grant assessment, systems development, report preparation, data collection coordination
Preferred skills
Meticulousness, problem-solving, analytical skills, communication skills, ability to perform under pressure
Technologies
Financial management systems, reporting tools
Responsibilities
Review financial statements prepared by Town Councils, assess claims for government grants, manage systems development projects, formulate work processes, prepare reports for management, coordinate with relevant agencies for data collection
Seniority
Mid-level, contract role