Head of Finance

Morgan Law; England; Hybrid; GBP 61,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent Local Government client is seeking an experienced Head of Finance and Deputy S151 officer. The successful candidate will manage finance operations, ensure compliance, and provide financial guidance across the Council. This permanent role offers hybrid working options with office attendance required weekly.

Qualifications

• CCAB qualified accountant with knowledge of Local Government finances.
• Experience in operating and monitoring financial systems.
• Proven track record in advising senior management.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Council's Finance Operations and ensure compliance.
• Plan and coordinate the annual closure of accounts.
• Provide financial guidance to senior managers and audit liaison.

Skills

Financial management

Budget management

Financial compliance

Education

CCAB qualification

Job description

My Local Government client is looking for an experienced and qualified accountant to join them as their permanent Head of Finance and Deputy S151 officer. Reporting into the Director, your role will be to manage the Council's Finance Operations, ensuring robust and compliant financial management across the Council as well as to ensure managers across the Council are supported to effectively manage their budgets. You will also provide financial guidance and advice to senior managers and leaders across the Council.

As the Head of Finance, you will not only plan, monitor and co-ordinate the annual closure of the Council's accounts and the production of the Annual Statement of Accounts but you will also arrange the audit of accounts by the External Audit and liaising with them during the process. In this role you will also act as the Deputy S151 and deputise for the S151 when required.

To be considered for this role it is essential that you are a CCAB qualified accountant with up to date knowledge of Local Government finances and technical procedures. You will also have proven experience in operating and monitoring financial systems and procedures.

This is a permanent role with hybrid working patterns but office presence each week will be required. The salary range is 61,116 to 65,749.