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title: "Interim Financial Accountant"
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# Interim Financial Accountant

Buyer: O F W A T  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-39c1d086-bb16-47d9-bb5b-b5fc15c656ef

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## Summary

The contracting authority, Ofwat, has completed a procurement process titled "Interim Financial Accountant" under the industry category of "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff" (CPV: 79620000). The awarded contract, valued at £34,235.18, will involve tasks supporting Ofwat's finance team in the West Midlands, UK, by addressing a backlog of finance work. The contract period runs from 11th December 2023 to 30th April 2024. This direct procurement method was executed as a single tender action below the threshold, with key contract details published recently on 13th September 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in finance services, particularly SMEs, to engage with public sector clients like Ofwat. It provides a platform for demonstrating expertise in financial operations, systems implementation, and end-of-year reporting, potentially leading to longer-term contracts. Businesses capable of delivering comprehensive financial management support, including process documentation, capital accounting, and compliance with audit recommendations, would find this tender particularly well-suited to their skill set.

## Notice

Awarded under Ofwat's Conditions of Contract for Temporary Staff (via Intermediary). The services required are to support the backlog of finance work that has built up whilst the Oracle finance system was implemented. This involves reviewing, developing and documenting processes and handing over these accounting tasks to the Assistant Accountant as business-as-usual work. Support is also required with regards to year end reporting and activities. The main tasks will include, but not restricted to: Main tasks: Capital accounting and reconciliations (fixed assets and leases) Balance Sheet reconciliations Purchase orders and goods receipts management Government Procurement Card (GPC) expenses management Taxable expenses calculations Government data returns preparation and submission Training/handing over finance work to the Assistant Accountant Support for Oracle reporting development (testing reports) Support implementation of audit recommendations Year-end preparation and closedown activities Reviewing financial policies and support for financial controls Continuous improvement Other ad hoc tasks to support the Financial Controller The role shall be a full time position, based on a 7.4hr working day (37 hours a week) excluding breaks and travelling time and 5 days per week.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/300e048d-48ba-4893-83bf-af895e638c86 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 11 Dec 2023 - 30 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,235 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,235 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | O F W A T |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B5 4UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RM RECRUIT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2024 at 16:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/300e048d-48ba-4893-83bf-af895e638c86

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/300e048d-48ba-4893-83bf-af895e638c86
  13th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ofwat.gov.uk

## Provenance

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