Finance Manager - Capital & Balance Sheet

Teqniq is searching for a Finance Manager - Capital & Balance Sheet to work in the public sector.

36 hours per week.

5-6 months contract.

09:00-17:30

Job Description:

Main purpose of the job:

To ensure that revenue and capital accounting entries underpinning the Statement of Accounts are produced in a
timely manner, are accurate and in accordance with relevant legislative requirements and professional codes of
practice and guidelines.
To produce the Statement of Accounts, Group Accounts and other related statutory returns
To lead on the provision of financial advice and statutory returns relating to taxation and VAT.
To support and co-ordinate the development of capital strategy as an integral part of the medium term financial
strategy, formulating policies and practices across the nominated area(s).
To produce high level capital monitoring reports in accordance the timetable established by the Head of Strategy
treasury and Pensions.
To collaborate with the Finance Manager, Treasury & Pensions in developing a Treasury Strategy which reflects the Company's capital spending plans and cashflow forecasting.
The post is focused on delivering specialist accounting services and the post holder will have a wide understanding of accounting requirements and practical knowledge

Job Activities:

Completion of the annual draft Statement of Accounts within the statutory deadlines
Completion of other corporate statutory returns including WGA, RO's etc
The capital and revenue accounting entries which contribute to the Statement of Accounts.
The financing of capital expenditure.
Production of the Capital Strategy document
Production Capital monitoring reports
Input into reports quantifying the impact of capital spending proposals and decision

(a) Education & Formal Training

(b) Relevant Technical Experience, Knowledge & Skills/Abilities

A detailed knowledge of the accounting requirements pertaining to capital and revenue expenditure and the key influences on the strategic finances of the authority.
Accounting and budgetary experience, sound knowledge of local government finance framework, accounting principles and standards, statutory requirements and relevant codes of practice.
Knowledge of the major issues facing local government, understanding of the national policy context, requirements and future direction for local authorities
Good interpersonal and communication and presentation skills, with proven ability to communicate effectively to a wide range of audiences both horizontally and vertically, financial and non-financial, throughout the organisation
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

Posted by Teqniq Ltd.