Job Description

The key objectives of this role include supporting the Chief Accountant in maintaining the financial accounting system and producing accurate & timely statutory reporting on the council’s finances. This includes the annual Statement of Accounts.
The post requires the prescription of the core standards for financial accounting, in relation to capital accounting requirements, and to ensure leases are accounted for in accordance with legislative and professional requirements.
You will also be experienced in the preparation, of the capital elements, of the Councils final accounts and the associated government returns. It would also require the supervision of the Assistant Financial Accountants in this process too.

Benefits

We are proud of our strong flexible working culture, including the opportunity for flexibility on working hours and the use of technology to support agile working. We offer some of the very best learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities