Account Manager

Peterborough Limited; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization is seeking a Senior Accountant in the Corporate Services Division to provide financial advice and manage year-end accounting tasks. The ideal candidate will have experience in local government finance and be qualified or part-qualified in CIMA or CIPFA. The role is hybrid, requiring two days in the office weekly, and offers a competitive salary of £42,839‑£47,181 plus a £3,500 market supplement.

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance team within a Local Government setting.
• Qualified or Part-Qualified CIMA or CIPFA.
• Knowledge of VAT within local government taxation regime.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective financial advice to various stakeholders.
• Complete year-end accounting and final accounts.
• Aid in the completion of statutory final accounts.
• Acquire data for the Council's Medium-Term Financial Plan.
• Prepare activities associated with the Council's financial cycle.

Skills

Financial advice delivery

Year-end accounting

Data acquisition

Stakeholder communication

Education

CIMA or CIPFA qualification

Job description

Senior Accountant, Corporate Services Division

Finance. Location: Cambridgeshire. Salary: £42,839‑£47,181 plus £3,500 Market Supplement. Hybrid: 2 days per week in the office. You will sit in the Corporate Finance team reporting into the Senior Business Partner for Financial...

Responsibilities

• Provide effective, timely and accurate professional financial advice, reports and information to finance and non‑finance personnel within the specified areas and external organisations.
• Complete year‑end accounting and the completion of final accounts within the Corporate Finance team within specific deadlines, for both revenue and capital.
• Aid in the completion of statutory final accounts on behalf of the Council and relevant Council companies.
• Acquire data for the Council's Medium‑Term Financial Plan, including material effects on future spend levels and forecasts of external grant support, and assess value‑for‑money implications.
• Prepare and undertake the completion of activities associated with the Council's financial cycle and constitution in accordance with deadlines within the team as specified by the Senior Finance Business Partner or Service Director.

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance team within a Local Government setting.
• Qualified or Part‑Qualified CIMA or CIPFA.
• Some exposure to Corporate Finance or Closedown, albeit not managing the entire process.
• Knowledge of VAT within local government taxation regime and its implications to Local Government.
• Experience in a Financial Accounting role with exposure to Statement of Accounts, Reconciliations and managing data within systems.