Finance Manager - Technical (Financial)

TN United Kingdom; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking organization is seeking a Finance Manager to join their dynamic team in the West Midlands. This role is crucial for managing technical accounting and treasury functions while ensuring compliance with local government finance regulations. The successful candidate will lead the Collection Fund and optimize financial resources, contributing to the overall financial health of the council. If you are solution-focused and have a passion for finance, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a vital role.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of technical accounting and treasury functions.
• Expertise in Local Government Finance and VAT compliance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure legislative compliance for the treasury function.
• Advise on financing resource levels and optimize resources.
• Oversee Treasury Management practices and reporting.

Skills

Technical Accounting

Treasury Management

Local Government Finance

VAT Compliance

Job description

Finance Manager – Technical (Financial) – West Midlands

Contract: Initial 3-month contract with a view to being extended

Work Schedule: Full time, Monday – Friday.

Spencer Clarke Group is working in partnership with a local authority in the West Midlands to recruit a Finance Manager.

Role Brief:

To be a key member of the Finance team with comprehensive knowledge of technical accounting, Treasury, Collection Fund, the Balance Sheet, and VAT for the Council.

Responsibilities:

• To be the Council’s expert on the treasury function, ensuring full legislative compliance.
• To advise on resource levels for financing capital and revenue expenditure and optimize available resources.
• To act as the finance lead on the Collection Fund.
• To oversee Treasury Management practices, policies, and strategies, including reporting to relevant Committees.

What we’re looking for:

• Knowledge of Local Government Finance issues.
• Solution-focused approach, especially regarding technical finance issues.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

Spencer Clarke Group specializes in both permanent & temporary roles within Accountancy & Finance. If you are seeking a new role, please contact our award-winning consultants who will help find the perfect position for you.