Financial Accounting Manager

Role: Financial Accounting Manager
Location: Bedfordshire - Hybrid
Duration: Permanent
Salary: 68,000 to 71,000K per annum + excellent benefits on offer
Sellick Partnership is currently recruiting for a Financial Accounting Manager for a Local Authority organisation based in Bedfordshire. This is a key time to join an exciting organisation during a period of growth. The Financial Accounting Manager will assist the Chief Accountant to lead, motivate and direct the accountancy Division within the Finance Department; and liaise with heads of finance within other services.
The ideal candidate will also act as deputy to the Chief Accountant and play a key part in the councils' corporate financial strategies.
Key Responsibilities of the Financial Accounting Manager:
Outline and document consistent accounting policies for Council in accordance with best practice and reporting and working with all Finance Managers across other finance departmentsLead, manage and develop a team of accountants, ensuring timely delivery off cost effective corporate financial services for the council and its departments. Also, focus on improving efficiency and minimising costLead the council's preparation of the capital programme, ensuring the forecasting of resources and expenditure requirements. Present the budget and capital programme to the lead accountants, corporate directors and CouncillorsLead and management the preparation of the statement of accounts, ensuring all accounts are prepared in accordance with the Accounts and Audit regulations, and the requirements of the external auditors; manage the external audit process and answer queries quicklyEstablish and maintain excellent and influential relationships with relevant stakeholders including external agencies and partnersAssist the Chief Accountant to ensure that Section 151 responsibilities are discharged in respect of the post holders' accountabilities.
The ideal Financial Accountant Manager will:
Be a CCAB qualified accountant or equivalentExperience of managing complex financial systems or proceduresSubstantial financial and budget management experienceExtensive experience within Statement of AccountsHave experience within the Local Authority sectorHave previous experience within similar roleHave previous line management experienceCan influence and negotiate with a range of stakeholders.
The Financial Accounting Manager will need to have excellent communication skills, and attention to detail. They will also need to able to prioritise their workload and be efficient and effective to meet changing and tight deadlines.
Our client is hoping to have the Financial Account Manager in the role as soon as possible, therefore if you believe your experience meets the criteria above, please contact Rebecca Dawson by calling the Derby office or applying by Friday 24th May.
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