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
*Qualified CCAB Accountant or Equivalent Relevant Finance
*Qualification
*Participation in Continuing Professional Development
(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