Finance Manager - Capital

Spencer Clarke Group Ltd.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Finance Manager to join their team on a contract basis. This hybrid role focuses on ensuring timely and accurate revenue and capital accounting entries for the Statement of Accounts. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, particularly within local authorities, and will be responsible for producing statutory returns and providing financial advice. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the financial strategy of a Local Authority while enjoying the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Access to a wide range of roles

Free DBS checks

Post-placement aftercare

Loyalty reward schemes and competitions

Referral scheme up to £250

Qualifications

• Qualified CCAB Accountant or equivalent relevant finance qualification.
• Experience delivering specialist accounting services with practical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Produce the Statement of Accounts and other statutory returns.
• Lead on financial advice and statutory returns related to taxation and VAT.
• Produce high-level capital monitoring reports.

Skills

CCAB Accountant

Accounting Services

Capital and Revenue Expenditure Accounting

Financial Advice

Education

Qualified CCAB Accountant

Relevant Finance Qualification

Job description

Finance Manager (Capital) - South East London

My client is a Local Authority seeking to appoint a talented Finance Manager on a Contract basis.

About the role:

Based in South West London (Hybrid):
This role involves ensuring that revenue and capital accounting entries underpinning the Statement of Accounts are produced in a timely, accurate manner, in accordance with relevant legislative requirements and professional codes of practice and guidelines.

What's on offer:

• Salary: £450 - £650 per day, inside IR35.

*Negotiable based on experience. Please submit your CV with the rate you require.

• Hybrid working.
• Contract type: Contract (37 hours a week)
• Hours: 09:00 - 17:30, Monday to Friday

Responsibilities:

1. Produce the Statement of Accounts, Group Accounts, and other statutory returns.
2. Lead on financial advice and statutory returns related to taxation and VAT.
3. Support and coordinate the development of capital strategy as part of the medium-term financial strategy, formulating policies and practices across the nominated Council(s).
4. Produce high-level capital monitoring reports in accordance with the timetable established by the Head of Strategy, Treasury, and Pensions.

About you:

You should have the following experience:

• Qualified CCAB Accountant or equivalent relevant finance qualification.
• Experience delivering specialist accounting services with practical knowledge of accounting requirements.
• Detailed knowledge of capital and revenue expenditure accounting and the strategic financial influences on local authorities.

How to apply:

• Submit your CV; successful applicants will be contacted.
• Due to high application volume, not all applicants may be contacted. If you are not contacted, please assume you have not been successful this time.

About Spencer Clarke Group:

We pride ourselves on connecting professionals with top career opportunities. Our experienced consultants provide market knowledge and career advice.

Benefits include:

• Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent roles
• Free DBS checks
• Post-placement aftercare
• Loyalty reward schemes and competitions

We also offer a referral scheme of up to £250. If you know someone suitable, ask them to email their CV to Brad, including your details. *Terms & conditions apply.