# Corporate Finance Manager – Local Authority Location: Rugby, Warwickshire (Hybrid Working) Contract: 6 Months Hours: 37 hours per week Rate: Competitive / Flexible – Dependent on Experience IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Start Date: ASAP ### About the Role We are currently recruiting for an experienced Corporate Finance Manager to join a local authority in Rugby on an initial 6-month contract. This is a highly hands-on role requiring a technically strong, fully qualified accountant with recent experience working within a District or Borough Council . The successful candidate will take responsibility for a wide range of corporate finance functions, ensuring the effective delivery of statutory financial reporting, accounting processes and financial management activities. Please note: This is not a purely managerial or supervisory position. The client is looking for someone who is confident undertaking technical accounting work directly, including the preparation and production of the Statement of Accounts. ### Key Responsibilities Lead and undertake the preparation and production of the Council's annual Statement of Accounts. Manage and support the external audit process, responding to audit queries and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. Oversee and undertake VAT accounting and returns. Prepare and submit Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) returns. Maintain and reconcile the Fixed Asset Register. Manage Accounts Payable functions and associated financial processes. Take responsibility for Treasury Management and banking activities. Monitor and manage cash flow. Prepare and submit DELTA returns and Whole of Government Accounts (WGA). Ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with local government accounting requirements. Provide hands-on technical accounting support across all corporate finance functions as required. ### Essential Requirements Fully qualified accountant with current membership of a recognised professional accounting body (e.g. CIPFA, ACCA, ACA or CIMA). Recent and substantial experience working within a District or Borough Council – essential.
Corporate Finance Manager – Local Authority in Rugby employer: Lynx Employment Services
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