3007CE Group Accountant (Grade 11) in Hengoed

Job Title: 3007CE Group Accountant (Grade 11)
Location: Ty Penallta, Penallta House, Tredomen Business Park, CF82 7PG
Contract duration: 6+ Months
Working Hours: 37 hours per week - 2 days in the office
Start Date: ASAP
Pay Rate: PAYE £24.46 per hour
Job Ref: OR112399

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the Council's revenue, capital and treasury accounting functions.
• Coordinate the annual Final Accounts and Statement of Accounts process.
• Prepare consolidated year-end accounts and manage balance sheet reconciliations through to trial balance.
• Coordinate the corporate budget preparation, monitoring and year-end closure processes.
• Provide technical advice on Local Government accounting standards, legislation and best practice.
• Ensure compliance with CIPFA codes, statutory requirements and relevant accounting standards.
• Manage and maintain the Council's integrated ledger systems, including reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Oversee VAT and CIS advice and statutory returns.
• Manage control account monitoring, reconciliations and other corporate accounting functions.
• Coordinate and monitor the capital programme and capital accounts, including year-end closure.
• Supervise the Council's Treasury Management, borrowing and investment activities.
• Manage Council loan debt, investments and banking arrangements in line with the approved Treasury Management Strategy.
• Prepare the annual Treasury Management Strategy and Capital Strategy.
• Monitor and report on prudential indicators in line with the CIPFA Prudential Code.
• Oversee monthly bank reconciliations and petty cash arrangements.
• Coordinate statutory financial returns and submissions to relevant government bodies.
• Provide financial advice and guidance to finance staff, budget holders and senior managers.
• Liaise with internal/external auditors, Treasury Management advisers, banks and other external organisations.
• Lead, manage and develop a team of up to 15 staff, including recruitment, performance management, training and allocation of workloads.
• Ensure financial information, records and systems are accurate, secure and compliant.

Person Specification

• Accountancy qualification or equivalent - essential.
• CCAB-recognised accountancy qualification is desirable.
• Extensive experience of Local Authority accounting.
• Detailed knowledge of Local Government accounting standards, legislation and statutory requirements.
• Strong knowledge of CIPFA Code of Practice, Service Reporting Code, Prudential Code and Treasury Management Code.
• Experience preparing Local Authority statutory accounts and Statements of Accounts.
• Strong knowledge of financial ledger systems and their administration.
• Knowledge of taxation, including VAT and CIS, within a Local Government environment.
• Experience of budget preparation, monitoring, capital accounting and year-end closure.
• Strong understanding of Treasury Management, borrowing, investments and banking.
• Experience managing, motivating and developing a finance team.
• Excellent spreadsheet, data analysis and Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical financial matters clearly.
• Ability to interpret and advise on changes to legislation, accounting standards and codes of practice.
• Highly organised, methodical and able to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team.
• Flexible and creative approach to solving complex financial issues.
• Welsh language skills are desirable.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK and provide the required 2 years' references/work history and Criminal Convictions Declaration.

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