Interim Finance Manager

Morgan Law; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A Local Government consultancy is seeking an Accounting and Technical Finance Manager to provide financial advice and manage the Statement of Accounts Audit. The role involves proactive financial services delivery and requires CCAB qualification. The position offers remote flexibility with occasional office visits in Bristol and a rate of £550 per day, inside IR35.

Qualifications

• CCAB qualification with prior experience in Local Government finance.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Statement of Accounts Audit and statutory Collection Funds.
• Provide financial advice and guidance to managers.
• Support and drive initiatives to transform financial services.

Skills

Local Government finance

Financial advice

Management accounting

Education

CCAB qualified accountant

Job description

Overview

My Local Government client is looking to recruit an Accounting and Technical Finance Manager on an ongoing basis who will be responsible for managing the Statement of Accounts Audit and statutory Collection Funds. The main purpose of the role will be to provide financial advice and guidance to managers to improve business performance and the delivery of the corporate vision, priorities, and values. To take a proactive approach in managing and delivering timely financial and management accounting services including budgeting, medium- and long-term financial planning, project support, forecasting, in-year financial reporting (including the closure of the annual accounts) and control.

Responsibilities

• You will be an integral member of the finance management team, identifying, developing, and supporting opportunities and supporting opportunities and initiatives to transform the delivery of financial services across the Council including debt management and governance.
• Provide a key consultative role in the strategic and operational development of wide-ranging services, drawing on the post holder's specialist expertise and provide confident and clear management to ensure the successful delivery of agreed objectives.

Qualifications

• CCAB qualified accountant and have previous experience in Local Government finance.

Role Details

• The role is being offered on a remote basis, however you may need to attend the office in Bristol once a month.
• The rate being offered is 550 a day inside IR35.