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Assistant Accountant
Seven Resourcing
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4.8
Stoke-on-Trent
£350 - £380 a day
Temporary, Full-time

Job details

£350 - £380 a day
Temporary, Full-time
Stoke-on-Trent

Full job description

Assistant Accountant
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Rate: £350 – £380 per day (Umbrella)
Contract Type: Temporary
Hours: Full-Time

Seven Resourcing is recruiting an experienced Assistant Accountant to join a public-sector finance team in Stoke-on-Trent. This is a senior interim role supporting strategic and operational financial planning, reporting, and governance within a large local authority environment.

The role is well suited to a qualified finance professional with strong local government finance experience who can provide high-quality financial advice, analysis, and leadership in a complex and fast-paced setting.

The Role

As an Assistant Accountant, you will support the delivery of robust financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes. You will provide high-quality financial information and professional advice to stakeholders, service managers, and partners, while supporting statutory accounting requirements and value-for-money initiatives.

You may also deputise for senior finance colleagues and represent the finance function at meetings, working groups, and with external auditors.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the delivery of efficient, high-quality financial management, accounting, and budgeting services
  • Contribute to the development, monitoring, and reporting of the Medium Term Financial Strategy
  • Provide financial analysis and advice to support projects and corporate objectives
  • Support the preparation of statutory accounts in line with professional and regulatory requirements
  • Deliver accurate monitoring, forecasting, and performance reporting
  • Assist with service planning, financial governance, and policy development
  • Support value-for-money initiatives and continuous improvement across the organisation
  • Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Support and motivate finance staff where required, contributing to team development
  • Act as a point of contact for external auditors on financial reporting and governance matters
  • Represent senior finance leadership at meetings and working groups when required
  • Promote strong financial governance, risk management, and accountability
  • Contribute to modernisation and service improvement agendas
  • Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and professional standards

Essential Requirements

  • AAT qualification (or equivalent) with current membership and CPD participation
  • Experience within local government finance or a similar public-sector environment
  • Strong understanding of financial management, accounting, and budgetary control
  • Experience supporting statutory accounts and financial reporting
  • Proven ability to provide clear financial advice to non-finance stakeholders
  • Experience using financial information systems
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to work effectively in a politically sensitive environment
  • Proven ability to manage resources effectively and support value-for-money outcomes
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build effective working relationships
  • High standards of integrity, professionalism, and accountability

Why Work with Seven Resourcing?
At Seven Resourcing, we are proud to be one of the UK’s leading suppliers of temporary health and social care professionals. With over 3,000 ‘Excellent’ reviews on Trustpilot and 20 major industry awards, we are committed to finding you a role where you can truly make a difference – with competitive pay and expert support throughout.

INDSAM

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: £350.00-£380.00 per day

Experience:

  • Assistant Accountant or Finance: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • AAT qualification or equivalent (required)
  • membership and CPD participation (preferred)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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