Tender

Principal Accountant.

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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08 May 2019 at 14:33

Tender Notice
Tender

02 May 2019 at 12:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Principal Accountant to manage its Schools Finance Traded Team and Resources Financial Management Team. This open procurement process is currently active and is classified under accounting and fiscal services. The tender was published on 2nd May 2019, with a closing date for submissions set for 7th May 2019 at 17:00hrs. The contract is anticipated to start on 21st May 2019 and will run for a duration of three months, ending on 30th August 2019. Interested parties must use the In-tend e-Tendering System to express their interest and submit their quotations.

This opportunity is ideal for firms specialising in accounting and financial services, particularly those with experience in the public sector. Businesses capable of managing financial teams and providing strategic financial advice would be well-positioned to compete. With the contract's focus on budget planning, financial reporting, and stakeholder engagement, this tender presents a promising avenue for companies looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Principal Accountant.

Notice Description

Principal Accountant We are looking for a dynamic, committed and enthusiastic individual to manage the Schools Finance Traded Team and the Resources (Corporate Services) Financial Management Team. The candidate should be a strategic thinker and CIPFA qualified accountant. Reporting to a Finance Business Partner the successful candidate will be responsible for the management of both teams ensuring the effective delivery of: o The provision of financial information, advice and guidance; o The annual budget setting and business planning processes; o The production of the annual Statement of Accounts and statutory returns. o Experience of working in the public sector o Managing all elements of the month end process, including journal processing, balance sheet reconciliation, eliminating key variances, delivering compliant accounts and presenting financial results to Executive panels o Working on fully costed financial options, appraisal and models. o Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship building and a successful track history of delivering results quickly, building strong relationships, whilst building a legacy of improvements Applicants will need to be a member of a chartered accounting body and be able to demonstrate experience in managing staff and experience of operating with senior officers, stakeholders and partnership groups. Hours - 37 Hours Start date - as soon as possible End date - 3 months from start date Rate of pay - Band I ?25.68 Contract type - Agency Please can the agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references and your terms and conditions. Please Note - Applicants will need to be a member of a chartered accounting body and be able to demonstrate experience in managing staff and experience of operating with senior officers, stakeholders and partnership groups. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, 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 Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation 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: Thursday 9th May 2019 at 17:00hrs. 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 Tuesday 7th May 2019. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e1b113f-8a1a-4193-bb7c-793347c67eac
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

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79211000 - Accounting services

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 May 2019 - 30 Aug 2019 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
B69 3DB
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
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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