Requirement for Senior Accountants
We are looking to recruit to two Senior Accountant posts within the Finance Team at Sandwell Council.
Senior Account x2 24.05.21
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Contract summary
Industry
- Supply services of personnel including temporary staff – 79620000
Location of contract
B70 8SZ
Value of contract
£1,000 to £2,000
Procurement reference
SJA Snr Acc x2
Published date
24 May 2021
Closing date
26 May 2021
Closing time
3pm
Contract start date
31 May 2021
Contract end date
26 August 2021
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open (non-OJEU)
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
No
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
Senior Accountant x 2
Rate of Pay: ?18.53-?21.19 Per hour (PAYE)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Start Date: ASAP
IR35 Status: This role falls in scope of IR35 legislation
Contract Type: Agency – 12 weeks potential to be extended possibly to project end.
We are looking to recruit to two Senior Accountant posts within the Finance Team at Sandwell Council. This is to provide additional capacity in a number of areas.
Reporting to a Principal Accountant the role includes: –
o The provision of financial information
o Advice and guidance to budget holders and service managers throughout the financial cycle.
o Undertaking financial appraisals for capital projects with specific focus on the Towns Fund
o Assisting with the implementation of new accounting standards such as IFRS 16 and a new fixed asset register system
o Contributing to the production of the Statement of Accounts and provision of working papers for external auditors
It would be beneficial if the successful candidate has experience of/qualifications in project management and knowledge of Oracle Fusion as the Council is in the process of implementing this as it’s ERP system.
Entry requirements
Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) qualification
or
Level 4 Accountancy Professional qualification
Please can the agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references and a copy of Terms and Conditions. You will also need to include your agency on cost details to each submission. Stated rates must be inclusive of all known costs.
Please note this advert is also out with our Master Vendor
You will receive further information regarding invoice terms if your candidate is appointed to this role. Invoices must be sent electronically on a weekly basis to templink_1@sandwell.gov.uk along with your workers authorised timesheet supplied by your agency. Payments are then released 14 days from the date of the invoice.
The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement opportunity, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.
From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the related documents.
To submit your documents, you will be required to opt in.
For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the `Guidance for Suppliers` section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.
If you require further assistance in respect of the system, please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810.
Closing Date: Wednesday 26th May 2021 at 15:00
More information
- Links
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- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/
- Tender Notice
- Additional information on how to apply for this contract
- Additional text
- Please can the agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references and a copy of Terms and Conditions. You will also need to include your agency on cost details to each submission. Stated rates must be inclusive of all known costs.
Please note this advert is also out with our Master Vendor
You will receive further information regarding invoice terms if your candidate is appointed to this role. Invoices must be sent electronically on a weekly basis to templink_1@sandwell.gov.uk along with your workers authorised timesheet supplied by your agency. Payments are then released 14 days from the date of the invoice.
The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement opportunity, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.
From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the related documents.
To submit your documents, you will be required to opt in.
For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the `Guidance for Suppliers` section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.
If you require further assistance in respect of the system, please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810.Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No
How to apply
Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.
About the buyer
Contact name
Sarah Adams
Address
1 Providence Place
West Bromwich
West Midlands
B70 8SZ
United Kingdom
Telephone
0121 569 6100