Head of Finance

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

Job summary

Un client local du gouvernement recherche un comptable qualifié pour le poste de responsable des finances et député S151. Le candidat sera responsable de la gestion des opérations financières, de la production des comptes annuels et de fournir des conseils financiers aux dirigeants. Ce rôle permanent offre des options de travail hybride, avec une présence obligatoire au bureau chaque semaine.

Qualifications

• Comptable CCAB qualifié avec expertise en finances locales.
• Expérience prouvée dans l'opération et le suivi des systèmes financiers.

Responsibilities

• Gérer les opérations financières du Conseil.
• Planifier la clôture annuelle des comptes et la production de l'État des comptes.
• Député pour le S151 auprès des gestionnaires.

Skills

Gestion financière

Connaissance des finances locales

Supervision des budgets

Education

Qualification comptable CCAB

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.