Job Description

Job Reference
005284
Function
Finance And Estates
Salary
48,710 to 50,788 pa - pro rata for hours worked
Status
Full Time
Job Type
Permanent
Hours Of Work
37

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JOB TITLE Financial Accountant


POST NUMBER 005284


WEEKLY WORKING HOURS 37


SALARY RANGE 48,710 to 50,788 pa - pro rata for hours worked


TYPE OF CONTRACT Permanent


LOCATION Stevenage/Hybrid




ABOUT THE ROLE




This hybrid role provides support to the Head of Technical Accounting and management of the councils Treasury function. The role includes regular and ad hoc financial project tasks. Key tasks include:




Responsibility for the council's day to day Treasury function, including liaising with brokers, bankers and the councils treasury advisors. Provision of accounting and technical service for the Statement of Accounts of the councils owned / part owned companies Assisting in the preparation of the council Statement of Accounts Liaising with external auditors and facilitating timely responses to audit queries. Manage daily treasury cover and maintain bank signatory lists for all group companies Co-ordinate the maintenance of the council's monthly cashflow forecast, forecast interest and borrowing costs for quarterly monitoring reports. Responsibility for completing statutory returns.






ABOUT YOU


The successful candidate will have




Be CCAB/CIMA Qualified or qualified by experience / Graduate with a Degree in a Finance and post graduate experience Have a comprehensive in-depth knowledge of financial processes and procedures in a Local Authority or similar organisation Have knowledge of the latest issues affecting local government Have experience of preparing statutory accounts (closure of accounts), filing accounts, corporation tax computations, and VAT returns Ambitious to progress career within a Local Authority






OUR BENEFITS




Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements. Part time and Job share opportunities - all our full-time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave. 25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service) An extensive range of learning and development opportunities Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues Season ticket loans and discounts for public transport Cycle to Work scheme Stevenage Credit Union: secure savings, free life insurance and access to cheap loans. Employee Discounts: via monthly paid membership of the Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC) Discounted Health and Fitness membership Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union.


HOW TO APPLY





For an informal discussion about this role please contact


Name Rhona Bellis


Job Title Head of Technical Accounting


Phone Number 07513 722249


Email Rhona.bellis@stevenage.gov.uk







Closing date for receipt of applications: 13 July 2025





Please note that if we receive a large volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the published closing date




Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board




Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All.

















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