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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in Hampshire, are looking for an experienced Accounting Technician to join their team and play a crucial role in their accounting operations.  

Position: Accounting Technician
Rate: £18.28 per hour (Umbrella, Inside IR35)
Contract Duration: Temporary (October 2025) with Possible Extension 

Purpose:

• The purpose of the role is to provide support to the Senior Accountant to enable them to deliver high quality financial management, professional advice and accountancy services to the Director of Housing, Neighbourhood and Building Services (HNB), Heads of Service, Members and other key stakeholders via the Group Accountant or Finance Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• The role will assist in providing analysis and support for a wide range of tasks, including a range of financial and contractual issues, interpreting legislation, supporting grant monitoring and return to regulatory bodies and applying financial regulations and codes of practice.
• This role will play an important role in supporting the service areas in identifying of cost and efficiency savings and monthly financial monitoring.
• This person will be involved in budget monitoring and forecasting, preparation of the final accounts and statutory financial statements and providing other financial analysis as requested.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• At least 1 year experience within a Accounting Technician role or equivalent.
• Be a qualified Accounting Technician or CCAB equivalent.
• Have knowledge of Local Government Finance.
• Have experience of the preparation of monthly accounts, financial monitoring and final annual accounts.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development. 

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to james.fernandez@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact James on 020 3854 4907 to discuss further.

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