Corporate Accountant

Fox Morris Group Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council is seeking a Corporate Accountant to support financial strategy and budgeting efforts. The ideal candidate will have a CCAB or CIMA accountancy qualification or be part-qualified. Responsibilities include providing expert advice, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and improving financial services. This position offers a salary between £50,000 and £57,000 and is based in the City of London.

Qualifications

• Must have a CCAB or CIMA accountancy qualification, or be part-qualified and actively studying for such a qualification with a high level of finance systems and accounting skills.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Finance Manager for Financial Strategy and support budgeting.
• Provide technical expert advice to budget holders.
• Ensure accounts are managed according to standards.
• Seek opportunities to improve financial support.
• Liaise with internal departments for key information.

Skills

Finance systems expertise

Accounting skills

Education

CCAB or CIMA accountancy qualification

Job description

Corporate Accountant – Enfield Council

PERMANANT

Salary: £50,000 to £57,000

Following the appointment of a new senior leadership team in Finance, we are expanding and adapting to create a supportive team that anticipates and collaboratively solves problems, helping us deliver an ambitious programme that reaches across all areas of local authority operation and interest.

Key Responsibilities

• Report to the Finance Manager for Financial Strategy and support a range of areas including the Collection Fund, Budget setting and Medium Term Planning, as well as supporting the closure of accounts.
• Provide technical expert advice to budget holders and officers to support decision-making.
• Ensure that the areas of the accounts for which the officer is responsible are accounted for in line with Internal Financing Reporting Standards and CIPFA’s Code of Practice for Local Government Accounting.
• Proactively seek opportunities to improve the financial support the service provides to the Council.
• Liaise with internal departments and external advisors for key information.

Qualifications

• Must have a CCAB or CIMA accountancy qualification, or be part-qualified and actively studying for such a qualification with a high level of finance systems and accounting skills.

How to Apply

Please let me know if this would be of interest. If you are interested in the role, please send your CV.