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Applicant must have a experience of leading on capital and fixed asset accounting at a local authority. We wouldn't shortlist anyone that does not have this.
To ensure that revenue and capital accounting entries underpinning the Statement of Accounts are produced in a timely manner, are accurate and in accordance with relevant legislative requirements and professional codes of practice and guidelines.
To produce the Statement of Accounts, Group Accounts and other related statutory returns To lead on the provision of financial advice and statutory returns relating to taxation and VAT.
To support and co-ordinate the development of capital strategy as an integral part of the medium term financial strategy, formulating policies and practices across the nominated Council(s).
To produce high level capital monitoring reports in accordance the timetable established by the Head of Strategy treasury and Pensions. To collaborate with the Finance Manager, Treasury & Pensions in developing a Treasury Strategy which reflects the Councils capital spending plans and cashflow forecasting.
The post is focused on delivering specialist accounting services and the post holder will have a wide understanding of accounting requirements and practical knowledge
Duties:
To ensure that revenue and capital accounting entries underpinning the Statement of Accounts are produced in a timely manner, are accurate and in accordance with relevant legislative requirements and professional codes of practice and guidelines.
To produce the Statement of Accounts, Group Accounts and other related statutory returns.
To lead on the provision of financial advice and statutory returns relating to taxation and VAT.
To support and co-ordinate the development of capital strategy as an integral part of the medium term financial strategy, formulating policies and practices across the service
To produce high level capital monitoring reports in accordance the timetable established by the Head of Strategy treasury and Pensions.
To collaborate with the Finance Manager, Treasury & Pensions in developing a Treasury Strategy which reflects the capital spending plans and cashflow forecasting.
Job Activities
- Completion of the annual draft Statement of Accounts within the statutory deadlines.
- Completion of other corporate statutory returns including WGA, RO's etc.
- The capital and revenue accounting entries which contribute to the Statement of Accounts.
- The financing of capital expenditure.
- Production of the Capital Strategy document.
- Production Capital monitoring reports.
- Input into reports quantifying the impact of capital spending proposals and decisions
Essential
- Qualified CCAB Accountant or Equivalent Relevant Finance Qualification
- Participation in Continuing Professional Development.
- A detailed knowledge of the accounting requirements pertaining to capital and revenue expenditure and the key influences on the strategic finances of the authority.
- Accounting and budgetary experience, sound knowledge of local government finance framework, accounting principles and standards, statutory requirements and relevant codes of practice.
- Knowledge of the major issues facing local government, understanding of the national policy context, requirements and future direction for local authorities.
- Good interpersonal and communication and presentation skills, with proven ability to communicate effectively to a wide range of audiences both horizontally and vertically, financial and non-financial, throughout the organization.
- Sound knowledge of accounting principles and standards Experience of producing year end accounts Experience of attending Member Committees and/or other corporate/board meetings.
- Experience of financial appraisals, modelling techniques, development of business cases
- Staff management experience with the ability to lead and develop a team
- Experience of delivering change programmes.
- Ability to work and deliver on projects in a pressurised environment as well as the flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances
- Ability to work effectively in a political environment and establish positive relationships with stakeholders, senior managers, staff, external partners and interest groups in a way that establishes confidence, credibility and trust
- Ability to fully utilise standard Microsoft Office products
