Finance Manager - Revenue

Pertemps Network Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled finance manager to oversee a team and ensure accurate financial reporting. This role involves preparing the Statement of Accounts, leading financial advice on taxation, and developing capital strategies. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of local government finance and accounting standards, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record in managing teams. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will drive strategic financial planning and contribute to effective resource management.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of accounting standards and local government finance.
• Proven experience in preparing year-end accounts and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations for a team of up to 6 FTE.
• Prepare the Statement of Accounts and lead financial advice related to taxation.

Skills

Accounting for capital and revenue expenditure

Local government finance

Budgeting

Financial appraisal

Leadership

Change management

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Education

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Job description

Overall Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations for a team of up to 6 FTE.
• Ensure timely, accurate revenue and capital accounting entries for the Statement of Accounts, in compliance with legislative requirements and professional standards.

Role Purpose

• Oversee daily management of a team of up to 6 FTE.
• Guarantee that accounting entries underpinning the Statement of Accounts are accurate and produced promptly, adhering to relevant laws and professional guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare the Statement of Accounts, Group Accounts, and other statutory returns.
• Lead the provision of financial advice and statutory returns related to taxation and VAT.
• Support the development of the capital strategy as part of the medium-term financial planning, establishing policies across the relevant Council(s).
• Produce high-level capital monitoring reports according to the schedule set by the Head of Strategy, Treasury, and Pensions.
• Collaborate with the Finance Manager, Treasury & Pensions, to develop a Treasury Strategy aligned with the Council's capital spending and cash flow forecasts.
• Apply comprehensive accounting knowledge to deliver specialist services, ensuring understanding of accounting requirements and practical application.
• Develop the Capital Strategy in consultation with the Finance Manager Strategy.
• Work with the Finance Manager Strategy to ensure procedures and systems for recording and monitoring capital expenditure are effective.
• Present financing options for capital expenditure to optimize resource use.
• Calculate depreciation, impairment, and other capital charges.
• Manage the corporate grants register, ensuring accurate records for statutory and monitoring purposes.
• Monitor grant spending and prepare grant claims as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of accounting for capital and revenue expenditure and its impact on strategic financial planning.
• Experience in accounting and budgeting, with a solid understanding of local government finance, accounting standards, statutory requirements, and professional codes.
• Understanding of current issues in local government, including national policy, future directions, and challenges.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, capable of engaging diverse audiences within the organization.
• Proven experience in preparing year-end accounts.
• Experience participating in Member Committees or similar governance bodies.
• Skills in financial appraisal, modeling, and developing business cases.
• Leadership experience in managing and developing teams.
• Track record of delivering change management initiatives.