Finance Manager - Capital

Spencer Clarke Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established local authority in South East London is seeking a skilled Finance Manager on a contract basis. This hybrid role focuses on ensuring timely and accurate revenue and capital accounting entries for the Statement of Accounts, adhering to legislative requirements and professional codes. The ideal candidate will possess a CCAB qualification and experience in delivering specialist accounting services, with a strong understanding of financial influences on local authorities. Join this dynamic team to make a significant impact in financial strategy and reporting.

Benefits

Access to a wide range of roles

Free DBS checks

Loyalty rewards

Regular competitions for agency professionals

Market-leading referral scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified CCAB Accountant or equivalent relevant finance qualification.
• Experience delivering specialist accounting services with a broad understanding of accounting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Produce the Statement of Accounts and other statutory returns.
• Provide financial advice related to taxation and VAT.
• Support the development of capital strategy for local authorities.

Skills

CCAB Accountant qualification

Accounting services delivery

Knowledge of capital and revenue expenditure

Financial advice related to taxation and VAT

Education

Qualified CCAB Accountant

Relevant finance qualification

Job description

Finance Manager (Capital) - South East London

My client, a Local Authority, is looking 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 timely, accurately, and in accordance with relevant legislative requirements, professional codes of practice, and guidelines.

What's on offer:

Negotiable based on experience
Please submit your CV with your rate expectations.

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

Responsibilities:

• Produce the Statement of Accounts, Group Accounts, and other statutory returns.
• Provide financial advice and statutory returns related to taxation and VAT.
• Support and coordinate the development of capital strategy as part of the medium-term financial strategy, including policy formulation across nominated Councils.
• Produce high-level capital monitoring reports according to the timetable set 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 a broad understanding of accounting requirements and practical knowledge.
• Detailed knowledge of accounting requirements related to capital and revenue expenditure, and understanding of 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 do not hear back, 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 offer extensive market knowledge and career advice.

Joining us provides:

• Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent roles
• Free DBS checks
• Loyalty rewards and regular competitions for agency professionals

We also offer a market-leading referral scheme of up to £250. If you know someone seeking a new opportunity, ask them to email their CV to Brad, including your details. T's & C's apply.