Financial And Corporate Accountant

Allen Lane are delighted to be working with a working with a London-based Local Authority in recruiting a permanent Financial and Corporate Accountant position looking for an individual to start as soon as possible. This role’s main responsibility will be to provide accountancy services to support the delivery of Financial and Corporate Accounting Services.

This role will include preparation of the statement of accounts and maintaining core controls and reconciliations and submission of returns. You will also play a key role in treasury management, collection fund accounting, fixed asset accounting, company and charity accounting. You will provide taxation and policy advice and be key in managing the insurance contract. You will also get the opportunity to support the authority through the development of initiatives that will augment both the Finance Function and financial processes.

The ideal candidate for this role will be a fully qualified candidate (CCAB or equivalent) as well having good experience of financial accounting, completing reconciliations and analyses to support key financial controls as well as having strong experience in year-end accounting and treasury management. Local government or public sector experience is preferred given the specialist nature of the role.