Job Description

Role Purpose

• To undertake the technical and professional functions outlined in the description of duties below in accordance with CIPFA guidelines, Council standing orders and financial regulations and other policies and procedures.
• To lead the provision of a comprehensive integrated finance service supporting all council departments, senior management, Members, committees and forums.

Responsibilities

• To provide accurate and professional financial advice to decision makers, making recommendations that support the strategic goals of the Council (strong political awareness).
• To help prepare and evaluate robust business cases supported by rigorous and robust financial modelling and commercial analysis, providing technical advice and interpretation of outcomes.
• To support strategic reviews and procurements, providing robust financial advice and challenge, including articulating financial implications and risks.
• To identify and embed innovative and creative solutions for continuous improvement in financial management. To proactively support the delivery of financial change programmes as required.
• To lead and manage complex financial returns, statutory returns, grants and other reimbursement claims as required including supporting documentation to meet audit requirements.

Requirements

• Housing Capital experience is essential., Advanced use of excel is also required
• Experience working in housing association or councils
• CCAB qualified accountant, or part-qualified CCAB accountant with relevant experience, or qualified Accounting Technician with significant relevant experience
• A good knowledge of local government finance, relevant financial legislation, professional accountancy codes and financial best practice

Contract

• Role can be worked from home with about 1 -2 visits to the office per month
• Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
• PAYE via Umbrella
• Initial 3 month contract with the opportunity to extend

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