Job description
Responsible for the planning and the detailed production of the Council's statutory Statement of Accounts. This is the first year set of accounts for the newly formed Somerset Unitary Council.
The role acts as the key point of contact with internal and external stakeholders.
This is a very technical and specialist role which requires extensive and up to date knowledge of the latest regulations and best practice.
(HCC) A sound knowledge of current accounting standards (preferably International Financial Reporting Standards)
(HCC) A sound knowledge of the codes of practice and developments in connection with local authority accounting and accounting practise generally.
(HCC) A sound understanding of the current key developments in local authority finance
Qualifications/Knowledge/Experience/Skills
Qualifications - Essential
- Fully qualified CCAB Accountant and with experience of working in a complex organisation.
- Evidence of work related continuing professional development.
Knowledge/Experience/Skills
- Extensive knowledge of latest financial accounting standards and highly skilled at intercepting them.
- Extensive experience and knowledge of VAT, its application and implications on courses of action.
- Substantial managerial experience and skills gained at a senior level, including contributing to the corporate management of an organisation where required.
- Significant knowledge and experience of the development, agreement, and delivery of service plans.
- Sound understanding and practice of multi-disciplinary working.
- Demonstrable experience of the effective deployment, continuing development and supervision of professional and other staff resources.
- Proven track record of establishing and managing partnerships/external stakeholder relationships.
- Change management experience at a lead and influence level.
RQ1325561