Finance Manager (Technical)

Sellick Partnership; Bath; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Sellick Partnership is seeking a Finance Manager (Technical) for an initial 6-month contract to support a Local Government client in the Southwest. The role is hybrid, with a requirement to be on site a minimum of three days per week.

Key duties include preparing statutory accounts, supporting external audits, VAT compliance, and maintaining IFRS/UK GAAP standards. Candidates should have a professional accountancy qualification and local government accounting experience.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing statutory accounts within Local Government.
• Knowledge of IFRS, CIPFA Code and UK GAAP helpful.
• Ability to work on site in the Southwest at least 3 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of the Council's annual Statement of Accounts and supporting working papers.
• Support the external audit process by liaising with auditors and addressing audit queries.
• Prepare monthly VAT returns and provide VAT technical guidance.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Statutory accounts experience

Local Government accounting

Education

Professional Accountancy qualification

Job description

Finance Manager (Technical) – Interim

Rate: 400 – 500 per day

Location: Southwest – hybrid working – minimum 3 days per week on site

Contract: 6 months +

Sellick Partnership is happy to be supporting a Local Government client in their search for a Finance Manager (Technical) for an initial 6 month contract.

This is a hybrid role – you will be required to work on site at least 3 days per week.

Key responsibilities of the Finance Manager (Technical) will include:

• Assist in the preparation of the Council's annual Statement of Accounts, including the production of supporting working papers
• Support the annual external audit process by liaising with auditors, responding to audit queries and contributing to the timely completion of the audit
• Prepare monthly VAT returns and provide technical advice on VAT legislation
• Manage the Council's vehicle leasing programme
• Prepare financial journals and technical accounting adjustments to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Produce monthly management accounts for Council charities
• Collaborate with Council services, schools, partner organisations and other local authorities to gather financial information required for statutory reporting
• Deputise for senior finance colleagues at meetings
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), the CIPFA Code of Practice on Local Authority Accounting, UK GAAP and Charity SORP to ensure compliance with current accounting standards

Required experience/qualifications of the Finance Manager (Technical) position will include:

• Professional Accountancy qualification
• Experience of preparing statutory accounts within Local Government
• Ability to work on site in the Southwest at least 3 days per week

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