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ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD; Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD in Caerphilly is seeking a Group Accountant to lead the annual accounts closure, consolidate year-end reporting, and manage treasury, capital accounting and budgeting functions. The role requires liaison with auditors and compliance with CIPFA standards.

The position is a full-time temporary contract with responsibility for ensuring statutory returns and financial controls are effectively managed across the authority’s accounts and ledgers.

Qualifications

• Experience leading annual accounts closure and statutory reporting.
• Knowledge of CIPFA Codes of Practice and local government accounting standards.
• Experience coordinating audits and liaising with external auditors.
• Ability to oversee treasury, capital, and financial systems controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual accounts closure process and production of the Statement of Accounts.
• Coordinate treasury management, including cash flow and investments.
• Oversee capital accounting, programme monitoring and ledger integrity.
• Liaise with external auditors and respond to audit queries and recommendations.
• Coordinate statutory returns and ensure VAT/CIS compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Financial reporting

CIPFA standards

Job description

Group Accountant needed in Caerphilly Paying £24.46 per hr ref OR112399

Full time hours on a temporarybasis

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the annual accounts closure process and production of the Statement of Accounts.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements, CIPFA Codes of Practice and local government accounting standards.
• Prepare consolidated year-end accounts and supporting working papers.
• Manage corporate balance sheet accounting and associated reconciliations.
• Liaise with external auditors and coordinate responses to audit queries and recommendations.
• Coordinate the submission of statutory returns, including:
  • Revenue Outturn Return (RO)
  • Revenue Account Return (RA)
  • Whole of Government Accounts (WGA)

Treasury Management

• Supervise the Treasury Management function, including investments, borrowing and cash flow management.
• Manage loan debt portfolios and investment activities to achieve the best outcomes for the Authority.
• Ensure treasury activities comply with the Treasury Management Strategy, CIPFA Treasury Management Code and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in preparing the annual Treasury Management Strategy and Capital Strategy.
• Monitor and report on Prudential Indicators in accordance with the CIPFA Prudential Code.
• Oversee banking arrangements, bank reconciliations and petty cash administration.

Capital Accounting

• Coordinate the corporate capital accounting year-end process.
• Support the preparation, monitoring and reporting of the Capital Programme.
• Ensure capital accounting transactions comply with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain the integrity of the Capital Ledger and provide advice on the correct accounting treatment of capital expenditure.
• Support managers in the delivery and monitoring of capital projects.

Budgeting & Financial Management

• Assist in the coordination of the corporate budget-setting process.
• Support budget monitoring and forecasting activities.
• Ensure budgets maintained within the corporate ledger reconcile with approved budget strategies.
• Provide financial advice and guidance to managers and budget holders.

Technical Accounting & Compliance

• Provide specialist advice on accounting standards, legislation and best practice.
• Monitor compliance with accounting regulations and financial reporting requirements.
• Interpret and advise upon new legislation, consultation papers, accounting standards and codes of practice.
• Oversee VAT and CIS compliance, including submission of statutory returns.
• Manage control account reconciliations and education trust funds.

Financial Systems & Ledger Management

• Manage and maintain the integrated financial ledger system.
• Ensure financial systems support effective financial management and reporting.
• Oversee ledger security, user access, training and support services.
• Manage the internal invoicing module and ensure effective system controls are in place.
• Promote continuous improvement in financial systems and processes.

Leadership & Team Management

• Provide full line management responsibility for a team of up to 15 employees.
• Lead recruitment, induction, performance management, training and development activities.
• Allocate work across the team to ensure service delivery and statutory deadlines are achieved.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and high performance.

Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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