Hybrid Group Accountant (Technical) – Revenue & Treasury

Carrington Blake Recruitment; Hengoed; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington Blake Recruitment is seeking an experienced Group Accountant Technical for a senior role in a UK council's Financial Services team. You will provide technical financial support across Revenue, Capital and Treasury to ensure accurate accounts, budgets and statutory reporting.

The role requires leading up to 15 finance staff, delivering deadlines, and applying Local Government standards and CIPFA requirements with strong IT proficiency and stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Recognised accountancy qualification or equivalent.
• Extensive Local Authority/Local Government accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of local government legislation and CIPFA codes.
• Experience preparing statutory accounts and financial returns.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate annual accounts closure and final Statement of Accounts.
• Manage Revenue, Capital and Treasury accounting activities.
• Support preparation, monitoring and reporting of budgets.
• Maintain integrity of general ledger with reconciliations and reports.
• Provide specialist advice on Local Government accounting standards.
• Prepare statutory financial returns and ensure deadlines are met.
• Oversee VAT and CIS advice and returns.
• Lead Treasury Management including borrowing, investments and cash flow.
• Support Treasury and Capital Strategy preparation.
• Monitor CIPFA Prudential and Treasury Management Codes.
• Liaise with auditors during accounts closure and audit.
• Provide financial guidance to budget holders and managers.
• Interpret legislation changes and their financial impact.
• Lead and develop a team of up to 15 finance staff.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Financial reporting

Communication

Budgeting

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Accountancy qualification

CCAB-recognised qualification

AAT or Level 6

Tools

Microsoft Office

Spreadsheets

Financial ledger systems

Job description

Carrington Blake Recruitment is seeking an experienced Group Accountant Technical for a senior role in a UK council's Financial Services team. You will provide technical financial support across Revenue, Capital and Treasury to ensure accurate accounts, budgets and statutory reporting.

The role requires leading up to 15 finance staff, delivering deadlines, and applying Local Government standards and CIPFA requirements with strong IT proficiency and stakeholder communication.