Cedar is assisting a Local Authority with their search for an Interim Finance Manager to take ownership over aspects of accounting for the Collection Fund and support with the budget monitoring and budget production processes.
Daily Rate: £550 - £700 (Inside IR35)
Contract Length: 5 months
Location: South East
Hybrid Working Pattern: 2-3 days on site per week
Responsibilities
- Deliver budget development advice to Accountants.
- Create financial models for comprehensive financial planning and support the analysis of the Council's primary funding sources.
- Support with annual budget review exercises to form the next financial year's budget and planning strategy.
- Take ownership over parts of accounting for the Collection Fund.
- Oversee the correct use of grant income and maintain corporate levy income and expenditure processes.
- Prepare financial statistical returns.
- Remain up to date with the Authority's Creditor, Payroll and Income systems.
- Respond to internal and external audit queries.
Requirements
- Fully CCAB qualified or qualified by experience
- Fusion Expertise supporting all tasks relating to Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger and Projects
- 2 years of financial experience within a Local Authority.