--- title: "Senior Accountant x 2 KB230721" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-07356035-c439-4aad-bdda-c63f9b986ce2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-07356035-c439-4aad-bdda-c63f9b986ce2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-07356035-c439-4aad-bdda-c63f9b986ce2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-07356035-c439-4aad-bdda-c63f9b986ce2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-07-23" --- # Senior Accountant x 2 KB230721 Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-07356035-c439-4aad-bdda-c63f9b986ce2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-07356035-c439-4aad-bdda-c63f9b986ce2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-07356035-c439-4aad-bdda-c63f9b986ce2.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13910f3e-d212-4904-8909-9aa8afd0febd | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Aug 2021 - 30 Nov 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £9,408 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B70 8SZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | West Bromwich Central | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79600000 - Recruitment services ## Release History - 23 Jul 2021 at 11:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13910f3e-d212-4904-8909-9aa8afd0febd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13910f3e-d212-4904-8909-9aa8afd0febd 23rd July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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