Local Government Jobs

The Council is seeking to recruit a qualified professional to manage and control the Council’s key financial processes.

Managing two accountancy assistants, you will be responsible for the day-to-day provision of accountancy services, including co-ordination of budget preparation, producing capital and revenue monitoring reports and managing the accounts closure process. You will also be responsible for the timely and accurate completion of statutory returns and will contribute to the preparation of the annual Statement of Accounts.

Your role will also include provision of an accountancy and financial advice service to the Council’s support services sections, including ensuring that the costs of these services are accurately and fairly apportioned and you will liaise with and co-ordinate information provided by the council’s departmental finance officers.

Applicants will be professionally qualified (CCAB), be able to communicate effectively with both financial and non-financial officers at all levels and be committed to delivering quality and value for money.