Full job descriptionMy Local Government client is looking to recruit a permanent Corporate Accountant to joint there Corporate Accountancy team. Reporting to the Deputy Chief Accountant, you will play a vital role in strengthening the Council’s financial reporting framework, improving financial controls, and supporting the delivery of our ambitious programme of work.

This role focuses on the Council’s accounting responsibilities relating to fixed assets, which is a key and high profile area of the accounts with a diverse workload. This is not just a technical accounting post, you will also have the opportunity to work closely with services across the Council, offering a blend of technical and business partnering responsibilities. I

Day to day you will:
- Support the closure of accounts, review financial controls, and drive improvements to key financial processes.
- Lead, maintain and continuously improve IFRS 16 lease accounting processes, ensuring strong controls and comprehensive supporting documentation are in place.
- Supporting the Deputy Chief Accountant in overseeing the Council’s Property, Plant and Equipment (PPE) finance processes, ensuring accuracy, consistency and compliance.
- Ensure compliance with IFRS and CIPFA’s Code of Practice for Local Government Accounting for all areas under your responsibility.
- Provide insightful financial guidance to services across the Council, championing strong financial governance and consistency.

To be considered for the role you will need to be a qualified or studying CCAB/CIMA candidate with excellent communication skills. You will also need strong financial accounting skills, particularly in relation to fixed asset accounting as well as advanced Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with complex data. Local government corporate accountancy experience is also highly desirable for this role.

This is a permanent role with some office presence required each month and a salary of circa £50,000.