Job Description

About the job

The post-holder will be responsible for helping to ensure the proper administration of the LFC’s financial affairs, by delivering high quality financial services, as a critical contribution to the efficient, effective and economic achievement of the Authority’s vision.

Key responsibilities

• Control and monitor all LFC accounts to trial balance level and assist the preparation of final accounts, including liaising with the external auditors as necessary.
• To complete on-going financial reconciliations, maintain an overview of all LFC control accounts and prepare monthly personal and control account monitoring/reconciliation reports as required.
• To prepare Government, CIPFA and other revenue and capital returns within the reporting deadlines with supporting working papers. Taking a lead role on the Whole of Government Accounts return.
• To lead, co-ordinate and complete the areas allocated to for the completion of the Statement of Accounts and the associated processes.
• To lead on pensions accounting including completion of statutory returns, monitoring of grant income and supporting financial forecasts and associated reporting

Skills, knowledge, and experience

• A recognised CCAB or CIMA accountancy qualification
• Proven relevant experience of working in finance in a large organisation, to include experience of budget preparation and closing of accounts
• Experience of using a range of Microsoft Office and finance software applications including comprehensive work related Excel experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• A recognised CCAB or CIMA accountancy qualification
• Proven relevant experience of working in finance in a large organisation, to include experience of budget preparation and closing of accounts
• Experience of using a range of Microsoft Office and finance software applications including comprehensive work related Excel experience