Financial Reporting Manager: Local Authority Group Accounts

On-Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Job summary

On-Recruitment is seeking a Finance professional in Greater London to support the Head of Financial Reporting & Control, maintaining the integrity of financial records and accounts. The post holder will lead the annual closing process and provide in-year financial reporting to senior officers.

The role requires knowledge of Local Authority reporting, group accounts, and the ability to translate complex legislation into actionable financial insight for management and governance committees.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of financial reporting requirements for Local Authority owned companies and other alternative delivery models
• Experience of producing group accounts
• Experience of leading or providing financial support to change programmes and business improvement initiatives
• Experience of leading and managing a team to achieve corporate priorities
• Experience of interpreting complex or detailed legislation, policy or strategy
• Documents to identify financial implications and deliver insight
• Knowledge & understanding of Collection Fund accounting and reporting
• Knowledge of financial systems and experience using Business World (Agresso) or similar packages to deliver useful management information and complete statutoryexternal reporting requirements
• Understanding of Local Authority taxation including VAT

Job description

On-Recruitment is seeking a Finance professional in Greater London to support the Head of Financial Reporting & Control, maintaining the integrity of financial records and accounts. The post holder will lead the annual closing process and provide in-year financial reporting to senior officers.

The role requires knowledge of Local Authority reporting, group accounts, and the ability to translate complex legislation into actionable financial insight for management and governance committees.