Senior Accountant: Treasury & Statutory Reporting

South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils (trading as South & Vale); Abingdon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils (trading as South & Vale) are seeking a skilled Finance professional to support the Financial Accounting and Treasury team. You will assist with annual statutory statements for two district councils and help manage banking, reconciliations and treasury operations.

The role offers development with UNIT4, training opportunities, and the chance to progress in local government finance. Strong CCAB or equivalent experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong all-round financial accounting knowledge, including Year End Statutory Accounts production.
• Confident with ERP finance systems and strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• CCAB Accounting qualification or qualified by extensive experience of working in local government finance.
• High standard of education to A Level or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• To assist the Strategic finance manager – Financial Accounting in the planning and completion of the Annual Financial Statements for two District Councils.
• To work closely with the Council’s external auditors to ensure completion of the annual external audits.
• To have line management responsibility for 2-3 members of staff, including adhering to personnel policy and procedure.
• To have an active involvement in the Council’s daily treasury management process; authorising and checking deals and assisting the Strategic Finance Manager with treasury forecasting and the production of quarterly and annual treasury reports.
• To monitor and assist with balance sheet reconciliations ensuring the integrity of the trial balance.
• Ensure technical knowledge is maintained in accordance with professional standards and guidelines.

Skills

Financial accounting

Year-end accounts

Excel

ERP systems

Education

CCAB accounting qualification

A Level or equivalent

Tools

Unit4 ERP

Job description

South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils (trading as South & Vale) are seeking a skilled Finance professional to support the Financial Accounting and Treasury team. You will assist with annual statutory statements for two district councils and help manage banking, reconciliations and treasury operations.

The role offers development with UNIT4, training opportunities, and the chance to progress in local government finance. Strong CCAB or equivalent experience is essential.