One of my local government clients are currently recruiting an experienced Campaigns Manager on a temporary basis. This is a 3-month minimum contract with the possibility of the role being extended further to work Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:15pm. Hybrid working role were, however, you will be required to attend the office 2/3 times a week. Overview: The Assistant Accountant is part of a team responsible for supporting non-finance officers in monitoring and maintaining their budgets, as well as supporting technical, finance and accountancy- related responsibilities. The Assistant Accountant will support the provision of accurate, timely and comprehensive financial information and lend support to analysis that informs decision-making and financial management activities. The post holder will support the management, development and updating of the medium-term financial strategy and annual budget to ensure that it supports the strategic aims of the Council. Main Duties: Provide assistance in financial support and guidance to non-finance teams, contributing to budget monitoring and maintenance. Assist in the preparation of financial reports, forecasts, and budgets for the assigned teams, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations and policies. Support the analysis of financial data, identifying trends and variances, and assisting in providing insights to support decision-making processes. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure effective financial controls and processes ..... full job details .....