Finance Manager

Remedy Social Work; England; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the UK is seeking a permanent Finance Manager. The role involves leading on Statement of Accounts and External Audit, focusing on the Collection Fund, and managing a team of at least three staff. Salary is up to £57,884 per year. Candidates with strong financial management skills and experience in a local government environment are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Lead on Statement of Accounts and External Audit for Corporate Finance.
• Take lead on Council Tax and Non-Domestic Rates account.
• Develop improved cross-working practices within the Council.

Job description

Overview

Bristol City Council are looking to hire a permanent Finance Manager.

Salary up to 57,884 per year.

The Divisional Financial Management teams are currently looking for Finance Managers to join: Corporate Finance (with responsibility for the Collection Fund).

Responsibilities

• Lead on Statement of Accounts, External Audit and Corporate Budget setting for the Corporate Finance team, including providing technical financial advice to the wider finance team, largely around revenue accounting issues including the Statement of Accounts.
• Take the lead on the specialised Council Tax and Non–Domestic Rates account known as the Collection Fund, working closely with revenues, benefits and economic development colleagues on council tax base setting, surplus and deficit projections and income budgets.
• Develop improved cross–working practices within Bristol City Council and build up an enhanced, organisation wide understanding in this area.
• Hold management responsibility for at least 3 staff.

This post will take the lead on the specialised Council Tax and Non–Domestic Rates account known as the Collection Fund, working closely with our revenues, benefits and economic development colleagues on council tax base setting, surplus and deficit projections and income budgets.