Finance Manager - Capital & Balance Sheet

Essential Employment; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Manager to lead capital and balance sheet accounting within a local authority. This role involves ensuring the accuracy of financial statements, producing statutory returns, and providing financial advice on taxation and VAT. The ideal candidate will support the development of a capital strategy and collaborate with finance managers to align strategies with council spending plans. This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading capital and fixed asset accounting in local authority.
• Strong understanding of legislative requirements and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate revenue and capital accounting entries for the Statement of Accounts.
• Produce statutory returns and lead on financial advice related to taxation and VAT.
• Support development of capital strategy aligned with financial policies.

Skills

Capital Accounting

Fixed Asset Accounting

Financial Reporting

Taxation and VAT

Financial Strategy Development

Job description

Finance Manager - Capital & Balance Sheet

Location: Bexleyheath | Rate: £454.61 PER DAY | Type: Full-time, Temporary

Reference: RQ1519007

Job Description

The ideal candidate should have experience leading on capital and fixed asset accounting within a local authority setting.

Responsibilities

1. Ensure revenue and capital accounting entries underpinning the Statement of Accounts are produced accurately, timely, and in accordance with legislative requirements and professional standards.
2. Produce the Statement of Accounts, Group Accounts, and other statutory returns.
3. Lead on financial advice and statutory returns related to taxation and VAT.
4. Support and coordinate the development of the capital strategy as part of the medium-term financial strategy, including policy formulation across the Council.
5. Prepare high-level capital monitoring reports according to the timetable set by the Head of Strategy, Treasury, and Pensions.
6. Collaborate with the Treasury & Pensions Finance Manager to develop a Treasury Strategy aligned with the Council's capital spending plans and cashflow forecasting.
7. Deliver specialist accounting services with a broad understanding of accounting requirements and practical knowledge.

Application Process

If interested, please apply via our website with your CV or email it to [e-mail], quoting the reference number.

Additional Information

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