Finance Manager

Job Purpose:

Provide support to the Head of Accountancy & Exchequer for a range of complex and specialist functions and be able to assign work to others.

Service Accountant for Theatres and Conferencing, provide a full range of professional accountancy services for the Theatres. To be responsible for the budget preparation, monitoring and control of the Theatre budgets in accordance with the policies and procedures established by the Authority as well as the year end closure of accounts, balancing and reconciling systems and grant monitoring.

Provide specialist support and assistance to the Principal Accountants for service delivery to Environmental Roads and Facilities, Education Services - Home to School Transport and Human Resources.

Deputise for the Treasury Management (TM) Accountant and undertake the TM function for the authority when required.

To undertake work with the Principal Accountant in the compilation, monitoring and review of the ERF Revenue and Capital Budgets, Education Services - Home to School Transport Budget and Human Resources Budget. Provide training and monitor / review work done by ERF finance assistants.

Responsible for providing an accountancy function for the Theatre Services which includes setting the budget, monitor Income and Expenditure and closure of the service accounts. Monitor and review the work done by Theatre finance staff to evaluate and identify any irregularities.

Responsible for providing specific information to the Head of Service for Theatre Services in order to apply for, and claim grant funding for specific projects run by the Theatre.

Responsible for maintaining the ticket sales information data, including all income and expenditure for each separate show or event at both Venue Cymru and Theatr Colwyn. Reconciling the information to the general ledger and the accounts payable ledger. Ensuring that revenue recognition is adhered to with respect ticket income received, or advance payments paid out to artists/agents, so that income is accurately reported in the financial year to which it relates.

To lead on, or contribute to specific projects, which may be one off or long term, liaising with the Head of Service, providing financial information and business reports as required.

Requirements

Hold a relevant Professional Accountancy Qualification CCAB (preferably CIPFA qualified or part qualified) with a minimum of 10 years’ experience in an accountancy role.

Evidence of continuous professional development, in line with the professional qualification.

Experience of managing large, complex and diverse budgets, and being able to explain complex issues to non-Finance Managers in a clear and concise manner.

Extensive knowledge and experience of Local Government accounting and financial procedures.

Be able to develop and maintain a comprehensive knowledge of relevant, current and emerging legislation, internal control environments and council policies and procedures.

Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to prepare and present work undertaken, conclusions and recommendations to a professional standard with regards to change management project reporting.

Excellent oral communication skills with the ability to liaise and converse with officers at all levels in regards to budget monitoring and change management project findings.

Be able to demonstrate a knowledge of best practice for financial management, and have a good knowledge of the council’s financial procedures.