Are you a CCAB-qualified finance professional with strong local authority closedown and statutory accounts experience? We are recruiting a Financial Reporting Manager to help protect the integrity of two councils' financial ledgers, strengthen financial control and deliver accurate, timely reporting across a shared finance service. The opportunity Permanent role with a salary of £60,393 per annum Hybrid working up to three days from home and two office days each week Manage two direct reports within a collaborative shared finance service Target start date: 2 December 2026 What you'll do Lead and support the closure of accounts and production of local authority statements of accounts Provide expert advice, assurance and constructive challenge on financial accounting, controls and governance Maintain the integrity of the council’s financial ledgers, bank accounts and statutory reporting Liaise confidently with internal and external auditors Lead service improvements, digital innovation and finance change projects Manage, coach and develop finance staff while delivering corporate priorities Support robust stewardship of public money and value-for-money outcomes About you CCAB qualified, or equivalent Proven experience closing financial accounts for a large UK local authority Experience producing or contributing to local authority statutory accounts Strong knowledge of local government financial reporting, governance and financial controls Experience working with internal and external audit teams Strong analytical, stakeholder-management and team-leadership skills Able to interpret complex legislation, policy and strategy and explain the financial impact clearly Desirable experience Group accounts, Collection Fund accounting or local authority taxation, including VAT Financial reporting for council-owned companies or alternative delivery models Business World (Agresso) or a similar financial management system Leading change programmes, business improvement or digital transformation Apply now If you are an experienced local government accountant ready to lead high-quality financial reporting and strengthen public-sector financial control, apply today with your up-to-date CV. Early applications are encouraged. DBHRSolutions is acting as the employment Business for this vacancy. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates
Financial Reporting Manager – Local Government employer: Diamond Blaque HR Solutions
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