Finance Manager- Capital & Revenue Reporting

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A Local Authority in London is seeking an interim Finance Manager to oversee capital and revenue accounting. The role involves producing statutory accounts, providing financial advice on taxation, and supporting capital strategy development. Ideal candidates will have experience in local authority finance and a strong understanding of accounting requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience leading capital and fixed asset accounting at a local authority.

Responsibilities

• Produce the Statement of Accounts and statutory returns.
• Lead on taxation and VAT advice.
• Develop capital strategy and monitoring reports.

Skills

Capital Accounting

Financial Advice

Statutory Returns

Job description

Job Description:

Castlefield Recruitment is currently working with a Local Authority in London to recruit an interim Finance Manager within Capital and Revenue on an interim basis.

• The candidate should have experience leading on capital and fixed asset accounting at a local authority.
• Ensure that revenue and capital accounting entries underpinning the Statement of Accounts are produced in a timely manner, are accurate, and comply with relevant legislative requirements and professional standards.
• Produce the Statement of Accounts, Group Accounts, and other statutory returns.
• Lead on the provision of financial advice and statutory returns related to taxation and VAT.
• Support and coordinate the development of the capital strategy as part of the medium-term financial strategy, including policy formulation across the nominated Council(s).
• Produce high-level capital monitoring reports according to the timetable set by the Head of Strategy, Treasury, and Pensions.
• Collaborate with the Finance Manager, Treasury & Pensions to develop a Treasury Strategy that aligns with the Council's capital spending plans and cash flow forecasts.
• The role focuses on delivering specialist accounting services, requiring a broad understanding of accounting requirements and practical knowledge.