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Several locations on offer to suit the candidate This role can be based at D&C Police Headquarters, Exeter or Dorset Police Headquarters, Winfrith . DURATION 12 MONTHS Senior Financial Accountant We are seeking an experienced and qualified Senior Financial Accountant to play a key role in delivering high-quality financial accounting services across the Alliance Finance Department, supporting both Dorset Police and Devon & Cornwall Police, as well as the respective Offices of the Police and Crime Commissioners. Reporting to the Head of Financial Accounting, you will provide senior-level financial expertise, helping to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements while supporting the delivery of robust financial management across both organisations. The role includes responsibility for supporting the production of annual statutory accounts, overseeing capital accounting and treasury-related activity, managing statutory returns, and working closely with auditors, actuaries, valuers and senior stakeholders. You will lead and develop financial accounting processes, drive continuous improvement, provide technical guidance and training to finance colleagues, and contribute to strategic financial planning, including capital programmes and medium-term financial strategies. The post-holder will also deputise for the Head of Financial Accounting when required, providing leadership and resilience at a senior level. This is a new and exciting opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys combining technical expertise with leadership, stakeholder engagement and service development within a complex and high-profile public sector environment. About You You will be a fully qualified CCAB accountant (or equivalent) with substantial post-qualification experience and a proven track record of producing and interpreting complex financial information. You will possess strong leadership and communication skills, experience of managing and developing teams, and the ability to build effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels. A proactive approach to problem-solving, continuous improvement and organisational change is essential. Experience of public sector accounting and knowledge of the wider local government or policing finance landscape would be advantageous. Key Highlights - Senior leadership role within a collaborative Alliance Finance team. - Opportunity to influence financial strategy and statutory reporting. - Hybrid working arrangements available, subject to business needs. - Work with a broad range of senior stakeholders, including Chief Financial Officers, auditors, and operational leaders. - Contribute to the financial sustainability and governance of two Police Forces. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact by ensuring strong financial stewardship and supporting the delivery of vital public services across Dorset, and Devon and Cornwall.

Financial Transactions Manager About the Role - Lead the delivery of Accounts Payable and Treasury services across the Group. - Manage and develop a high-performing Finance Transactions team. - Drive continuous improvement and help shape innovative ways of working. - Maintain robust financial controls and oversee the Group's bank accounts. - Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business. - Play a key role in delivering an efficient, customer-focused finance service. What We're Looking For - Proven experience managing Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) processes. - Strong background in transactional finance, including Accounts Payable. - Previous experience leading and developing finance teams. - Excellent knowledge of finance systems and Microsoft Office applications. - Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. - Passion for improving processes and delivering high-quality services. What's on Offer - Salary of £52,996 . - 12-month fixed-term contract with the potential to become permanent. - Hybrid working - just one day per week in the Middlesbrough office. - Up to 31 days annual leave , plus bank holidays and your birthday off. - Excellent pension with up to 17% combined contributions . - Health cash plan, wellbeing support and employee discounts.

In this job you will 1. Lead, plan and manage the delivery of complex projects within a programme framework,in accordance with the specified scope, quality, budget, timescale and resource objectives, and in a way which ensures high customer satisfaction. 2. Direct, motivate and manage the project resources, particularly staff teams drawn from a range of service areas as required to work on specific projects. 3. Work with customers and stakeholders throughout the project from defining quality criteria for project deliverables to delivering new capabilities into the business to ensure that project benefits and outputs remain aligned with customer priorities. 4. Map, analyse and constructively challenge business processes and requirements to ensure that opportunities for efficiencies and service improvement are maximised. 5. Identify, baseline and track both financial and non -financial benefits through the project lifecycle including putting measures in place to ensure post -project benefits realisation is robust. 6. Drive delivery of project products and work packages applying recognised good practice change management tools and techniques within the framework of the Cheshire East Council formal project management method. 7. Create, maintain and share agreed project documentation including the project initiation document, project plan, project budget, risks and issues log, benefits realisation plan and progress reports to ensure that all stakeholders including the project boar d have a clear and consistent understanding of the project. This may also include writing reports for, and presenting to, the Corporate Improvement & Transformation Board. 8. Manage project risks and issues including identification, assessment and escalation of risks and issues, maintaining a risks and issues log and horizon scanning both internally and externally to identify interdependencies and risks to achieving the project s agreed benefits. 9. Be the first point of contact for the project with all stakeholders including partner organisations and any suppliers as necessary. Be an ambassador for the directorate and for the council when working with other teams and organisations. 10. Proactively take steps to maintain an awareness of local, regional and national policies, initiatives and strategic drivers that could impact on the project and ensure that such impacts are understood, communicated and shared with project stakeholders and the wider programme team. 11. Maintain and share up to date project plans, ensuring that changes that exceed agreed tolerances are taken through change control and governance processes so that the project and programme board agree changes to the critical path.

SNR ACCOUNTANT To provide the accountancy support for services, liaising with and advising budget managers on compliance with accountancy regulations, local guidelines and processes ensuring a robust financial control framework is operational across the Council. To ensure that management is provided with timely, complete and relevant advice, guidance and information which will enable them to discharge their financial obligations and undertake robust strategic decision making. Responsibilities include but are not exclusive to: - Ensuring that policies detailed by the s151 officer and deputy are implemented into the work areas covered by the Team. This will involve initiating and designing systems and procedures to suit the requirements of the individual Team and the service unit Managers. - Responsible in conjunction with the Finance Manager for ensuring that the standard of work undertaken by their team is maintained and developed to keep pace with changing legislation and the needs of the Client departments. - Liaise directly with the appropriate service unit on both formal and an ad hoc basis to provide detailed financial advice. This advice will cover all aspects of financial and management accounting, budget setting and yearend accounts. The post holder will be responsible for monitoring the service unit s adherence to the Councils standing orders and financial regulations by reviewing budgetary control reports and by advising the client at the design stage of any new project. - Responsible for the completion of revenue estimates for the areas of responsibility. Ensuring that budget strategies determined by the Council are fully understood by the unit and are properly implemented. - Responsible for the production of final accounts for all areas covered by their team. Ensuring that accurate and detailed papers are prepared by the team. - Responsible for ensuring that the control functions covered by the team are properly completed including regular reconciliation processes are undertaken and completed. - Design and interpretation of management information for the service unit, and individual Managers. This will involve the application of the full range of accounting techniques combined with an understanding of spreadsheets and the information held by feeder systems. - Completion of statutory returns. FULL JOB SPEC ON REQUEST

Connect2Hackney are delighted to announce that we are searching for a dedicated Service Accountant (Adult Social Care) to join our dynamic Finance Directorate. In this pivotal role, you will act as a key strategic partner to Adult Social Care service heads and operational managers. You will lead on budget monitoring, financial modeling, closedown processes, and statutory reporting for one of the council's most vital and sensitive spend areas. Your financial insights will directly support decisions that protect and improve the lives of vulnerable residents across our diverse borough. If you are a proactive finance professional who combines commercial acumen with a passion for public service, we want to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Financial Planning & Budget Management - Business Partnering: Build strong working relationships with budget holders and senior leaders across Adult Social Care, providing clear, actionable financial advice. - Budget Setting & Forecasting: Lead on setting annual revenue budgets, identifying cost pressures, and delivering accurate monthly forecast positions. - Financial Modeling: Analyze demand trends, demographic shifts, and care package costs to build robust medium-term financial strategy models. Accounting & Statutory Reporting - Year-End Closedown: Manage the end-of-year accounts process for Adult Social Care in line with CIPFA guidelines and local authority statutory requirements. - Grant Management: Oversee government funding streams (such as the Better Care Fund) ensuring strict compliance, audit readiness, and accurate reporting. - Reconciliations & Control: Ensure robust internal financial controls, performing routine account reconciliations and variances analyses. Strategic Advice & Value for Money - Transformation Support: Partner with operational teams to evaluate savings proposals, efficiency drives, and service transformation initiatives. - Committee Reporting: Draft clear, high-quality financial reports and presentations for executive leadership, governance boards, and council committees. Who We Are Looking For Experience & Technical Skills - Public Sector / Local Authority Finance: Proven experience in local government accounting, with direct experience supporting Social Care finance strongly preferred. - Financial Business Partnering: Proven track record of translating complex financial data into simple, strategic insights for non-finance managers. - Advanced Data Skills: High proficiency in financial management software, complex Excel modeling, and data visualization tools. - Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of CIPFA guidelines, local authority funding structures, and social care legislation (e.g., The Care Act). Qualifications - Professional Status: Fully qualified or final-stage studier (CCAB / CIPFA / CIMA / ACCA), or equivalent demonstrably relevant experience in a senior finance capacity. Key Competencies - Strong Communicator: Ability to influence, challenge constructively, and explain financial jargon to diverse operational stakeholders. - Analytical & Solution-Oriented: A sharp eye for detail coupled with the capability to see the big picture and solve complex funding puzzles. Why Join Hackney? Working with Hackney Council means being part of an inclusive, forward-thinking organization committed to equality and innovation. We offer: - Flexible hybrid working models to support a great work-life balance. - Generous local government pension scheme and annual leave allowance. - Continuous professional development and career progression pathways. - The chance to make a real, visible difference in the local community.

Essential criteria Knowledge and experience of Local Authority Procurement , including reporting to Committee on award of contract Track record of successful contract management with a range of existing suppliers Subject matter expert in tenanted fixed service charges including formerly sheltered housing schemes, able to calculate and forecast future expenditure in line with best practice. Able to estimate service charges for new build schemes within and outside of the HRA Able to build rapport and respond to Member Enquiries and first stage complaints from residents. Knowledge of health & safety relating to contracts Able to work at pace on a range of priorities to fulfill requirements. Desirable criteria Experience of setting up and coaching a group of engaged residents to oversee grounds maintenance contracts. Knowledge of using NEC and Housemark photobook IT software systems