At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare financial statements, manage audits, and collaborate with local authorities.
- Company: Local Government client offering a supportive and inclusive work environment.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with a commitment to inclusivity and career development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in local governance while enhancing your finance skills.
- Qualifications: Professional accountancy qualification and experience in local government finance.
Interim Rate: £400 - £500 per day
Location: Southwest - hybrid working - minimum 3 days per week on site
Contract: 6 months +
Sellick Partnership is happy to be supporting a Local Government client in their search for a Finance Manager (Technical) for an initial 6 month contract.
Key responsibilities of the Finance Manager (Technical) will include:
- Assist in the preparation of the Council's annual Statement of Accounts, including the production of supporting working papers
- Support the annual external audit process by liaising with auditors, responding to audit queries and contributing to the timely completion of the audit
- Prepare monthly VAT returns and provide technical advice on VAT legislation
- Manage the Council's vehicle leasing programme
- Prepare financial journals and technical accounting adjustments to ensure accurate financial reporting
- Produce monthly management accounts for Council charities
- Collaborate with Council services, schools, partner organisations and other local authorities to gather financial information required for statutory reporting
- Deputise for senior finance colleagues at meetings
- Maintain a strong working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), the CIPFA Code of Practice on Local Authority Accounting, UK GAAP and Charity SORP to ensure compliance with current accounting standards
Required experience/qualifications of the Finance Manager (Technical) position will include:
- Professional Accountancy qualification
- Experience of preparing statutory accounts within Local Government
- Ability to work on site in the Southwest at least 3 days per week
How to apply for the Finance Manager (Technical) position:
If you believe you have the required experience and qualifications outlined above for the Finance Manager opportunity, please apply within. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances.
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Finance Manager (Technical) employer: Sellick Partnership
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