Finance Manager - Capital & Balance Sheet

The Finance Manager - Capital & Balance Sheet is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of revenue and capital accounting entries, producing financial advice and statutory returns, and developing a capital strategy as part of the medium term financial strategy.

Requirements

• Qualified CCAB Accountant or Equivalent Relevant Finance Qualification
• Participation in Continuing Professional Development
• Detailed knowledge of accounting requirements pertaining to capital and revenue expenditure
• Accounting and budgetary experience, sound knowledge of local government finance framework, accounting principles and standards, statutory requirements and relevant codes of practice
• Good interpersonal and communication and presentation skills
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles and standards
• Experience of producing year end accounts
• Experience of attending Member Committees and/or other corporate/board meetings
• Experience of financial appraisals, modelling techniques, development of business cases
• Staff management experience with the ability to lead and develop a team
• Experience of delivering change programmes

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development