Opus People Solutions are hiring for a Support Accountant within a Local Authority client based in East Suffolk. The role is 37 hours per week, offering hybrid working (2 days on-site in Melton), and £25.00 per hour Umbrella (£19.00 PAYE), with a contract length of 3 months. Please see a high-level overview of what the position involves below: • Supporting Finance Business Partners with budget monitoring, forecasting and financial reporting. • Assisting with budget setting, year-end accounts processes and reconciliations. • Providing financial advice and support to budget holders, service managers and heads of service. • Supporting revenue and capital budget management across council service areas. • Assisting with fees and charges reviews, statutory returns and financial management projects. • Working with financial systems and Excel to analyse, monitor and report financial information. The ideal candidate will have experience with: • Budget monitoring, forecasting and financial reporting. • Reconciliations and year-end accounting processes. • Financial systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills. • Supporting non-finance stakeholders and communicating financial information clearly. • AAT qualification (or significant relevant finance experience). • Previous experience within Local Government. If this role is of interest to you, please submit a copy of your CV and a mobile number. All offers will be subject to satisfactory compliance screening, including right to work in the UK and references