Financial Accounting Manager: Lead Public Sector Finance & Reporting

Peterborough City Council; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Peterborough City Council is seeking a Financial Accounting Manager to lead the Council's financial accounting function and ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting. You will oversee statutory accounts, develop accounting policies, and provide high-quality financial analysis to support strategic decisions.

The role requires significant experience in financial accounting within a large organisation, a recognised professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIPFA, ACA or

Qualifications

• Significant experience in financial accounting within a large or complex organisation.
• Strong leadership and people-management capabilities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the financial accounting team.
• Oversee the preparation of statutory accounts and financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, financial regulations and internal controls.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures.
• Provide high-quality financial analysis and advisory support for strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with services across the Council to drive effective financial management.
• Support continuous improvement of finance systems, processes and reporting.

Skills

Financial accounting

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIPFA, ACA or equivalent)

Job description

Peterborough City Council is seeking a Financial Accounting Manager to lead the Council's financial accounting function and ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting. You will oversee statutory accounts, develop accounting policies, and provide high-quality financial analysis to support strategic decisions.

The role requires significant experience in financial accounting within a large organisation, a recognised professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIPFA, ACA or