Tender

Senior Accountant x 2 KB230721

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Jul 2021 at 11:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to appoint two Senior Accountants through an open tender process. This procurement is classified under recruitment services and is located in the West Midlands, specifically at the address 1 Providence Place, West Bromwich, B70 8SZ. The tender is currently active and will close for submissions on Wednesday, 28th July 2021, at 10:00am. The successful candidates will be employed on an agency basis for an initial 12-week contract, starting as soon as possible, with a possibility of extension until 30th November 2021. Interested bidders should note that the role falls within IR35 regulations, and candidates must possess relevant qualifications such as the AAT or Level 4 Accountancy Professional qualification.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for accounting firms and recruitment agencies that specialise in finance roles, especially those familiar with local government operations and compliance. Businesses with expertise in providing financial personnel and knowledge of systems such as Oracle Fusion will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating, organisations can expand their client base and establish further relationships with public sector clients, thereby contributing to their growth within the competitive recruitment services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Senior Accountant x 2 KB230721

Notice Description

Job Title: Senior Accountant Rate of Pay: PS18.53 per hour (PAYE) however open to negotiation. This role falls within IR35. Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Working from home Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency for 12 weeks with a view to extend until 30th November 2021 Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: 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: - * The provision of financial information * Advice and guidance to budget holders and service managers throughout the financial cycle. * Undertaking financial appraisals for capital projects with specific focus on the Towns Fund * Assisting with the implementation of new accounting standards such as IFRS 16 and a new fixed asset register system * 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 Could you please ensure all candidates you submit are fully compliant and immediately available for an interview. For further information please see the JD and PS attached. 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. No DBS is required for this role. 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 ... Additional information: The Quotation Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on "Tenders" to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on "View Details" in order to Express Interest. Closing date for submission of quotations is Wednesday 28th July 2021 10:00am Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-07356035-c439-4aad-bdda-c63f9b986ce2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13910f3e-d212-4904-8909-9aa8afd0febd
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,408 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2021 - 30 Nov 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B70 8SZ
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
West Bromwich Central
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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