Take responsibility for elements of the production of annual statutory financial accounts, estimates/ budgets and in-year reports ensuring they meet the required standards and timescales.
To perform analysis and interpret data in line with accounting standards and suggest solutions and recommendations to decision-makers.
To fully support the Head of Financial Planning and Finance Business Partners in carrying out financial management and accounting services.
Line manage the Trainee Accountant to provide support across the Partnering area in Finance.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Full or Part-Qualified CCAB progressing to Finalist Stage
Adept in the use of Excel/ spreadsheets, and preferably data analytics.
Good ability to draft and contribute to reports and briefings across the Finance team.
Demonstrates a high level of understanding and appreciation of the political landscape and wider objectives.
Experience of working under pressure and making effective decisions within the scope of complex and critical budgets with multiple users and stakeholders.
Experience of providing technical accounting and financial advice to senior stakeholders.
Technical understanding of local authority accounting rules.
Understanding of best practice in financial management and control.
Effective communication skills with ability to present complex information to Finance Business Partners.
Ability to process, analyses, monitor financial data, and provide information from data.