Assistant FP&A Accountant - Reed : Job Details

• Annual Salary: £37,984
• Location: West Yorkshire
• Job Type: Full-time

Join our Finance team as an Assistant Financial Planning & Analysis Accountant and contribute to our vision of creating a prosperous, well-connected, and inclusive West Yorkshire. This role is crucial in providing strong financial governance and facilitating the effective delivery of our aims, ensuring compliance with financial standards and practices.

• Proactively participate in the production and delivery of statutory accounts, annual revenue, and capital budgets, and associated in-year monitoring, forecasting, and reporting.
• Provide advice, support, challenge, and guidance to Directorate Management teams, ensuring financial controls and procedures are adhered to.
• Maintain a robust monthly financial control process to monitor service delivery, investigating and resolving all problems.
• Liaise with Finance colleagues and colleagues across the business to ensure timely delivery of corporate and financial outcomes.
• Prepare comprehensive financial guidance notes and ensure operations align with these guidelines.
• Support training and development initiatives for colleagues in finance and across the wider business.
• Respond to ad hoc requests for reports and information, including Freedom of Information requests, ensuring timely and high-quality outputs.

• Educated to A level or equivalent relevant education/experience.
• Practical experience in a similar role, preferably within a Local Authority environment.
• Part-qualified CIMA / CCAB (CIPFA, ACCA, ICAEW, ICAS, ICAI) preferred.
• Strong understanding and experience of financial controls.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• Competitive salary of £37,984 per annum.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Inclusive and supportive work environment.
• Participation in a pension scheme.

To apply for the Assistant Financial Planning & Analysis Accountant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.