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SalaryVNA Recruitment is excited to present a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and qualified Senior Technical Accountant to join a dynamic local government team. Our client is a forward-thinking council committed to financial excellence and innovative practices.
Key Accountabilities:
- Leading the closure of the Council’s accounts and preparing the Statement of Accounts, ensuring compliance with regulations, codes of practice, and external audit requirements
- Managing the external audit process efficiently, minimising costs and promptly addressing audit queries
- Monitoring and analysing new legislation, regulations, and accounting standards, providing impact assessments and ensuring proper implementation
- Establishing and documenting consistent accounting policies, consulting with managers to ensure widespread application
- Implementing control procedures for accounting activities, including balance sheet reconciliations, grant registers, and the Council's asset register
- Leading treasury management activities, collaborating with Treasury Advisors and formulating the Council's treasury strategy
- Contributing to the management of the finance team, participating in policy development, and addressing operational and performance issues
- Planning, allocating, and managing resources within the team, ensuring cost-effectiveness, efficiency, and equality of opportunity
- Assisting the Lead Finance Specialist in discharging Section 151 responsibilities for effective financial administration
To succeed in this role, you should bring:
- Significant experience and knowledge of financial accounting practices/methodologies, particularly within a local government context
- Expertise in dealing with year-end budgets
- Excellent working knowledge of legislation and developments in local government finance
- Proven ability to provide sound advice and guidance on a range of cases, topics, or issues
- Hands-on experience with Finance systems, including Sage
- Qualified Accountant status
If you are a dedicated and qualified Senior Technical Accountant looking for a challenging yet rewarding opportunity, please submit your CV to be considered.
