Senior Financial Accountant

Hertsmere Borough Council; Borehamwood; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Borehamwood seeks a Senior Financial Accountant. You will manage key financial operations, including the Council's Statement of Accounts and Treasury Management while leading a small team. Candidates must be a CCAB qualified accountant with strong local authority finance knowledge. The role offers a full-time, permanent position with hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Strong technical expertise in financial accounting.
• Proven experience in financial systems and legislation.
• Ability to manage treasury activities and cash flows.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Council’s Statement of Accounts.
• Oversee Treasury Management and capital accounting.
• Manage treasury activity and address emerging financial risks.

Skills

Financial accountability

Treasury management

IFRS knowledge

Local Authority Finance

Education

Qualified accountant (CCAB)

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Financial Accountant to support the Chief Accountant on a wide range of technical financial matters. This is a senior role with responsibility for delivering the Council’s Statement of Accounts, managing the Treasury Management function, overseeing capital accounting and returns, and leading on bank reconciliations and financial controls.

You will take ownership of the asset register and the Council’s Capital Programme, from budget setting and monitoring to year-end accounting, ensuring full compliance with accounting standards and statutory requirements. Day to day, you will also manage treasury activity and cash flows, address emerging financial risks, maintain up-to-date procedures, and provide effective leadership to two direct reports.

Qualifications

We’re seeking a qualified accountant (CCAB) with strong technical expertise in financial accounting, in depth knowledge of Local Authority Finance and a solid understanding of IFRS and the Code of Practice on Local Authority Accounting in the UK. You’ll have proven expertise in financial systems, legislation, and organisational financial management, along with an appreciation of the information and resource needs of senior managers and elected Members.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Council’s Statement of Accounts and oversee Treasury Management, capital accounting and returns, and bank reconciliations and financial controls.
• Take ownership of the asset register and the Capital Programme from budget setting and monitoring to year-end accounting.
• Ensure full compliance with accounting standards and statutory requirements.
• Manage treasury activity and cash flows; address emerging financial risks; maintain up-to-date procedures.
• Provide effective leadership to two direct reports.

What we offer

This is an excellent opportunity to take on a high-profile role with significant responsibility and the chance to make a real impact on the Council’s financial operations. You will be part of a supportive and professional team committed to delivering high standards of financial management.

Details

The post is offered on a full time, permanent basis (36 hours per week). The Council operates a hybrid working system where employees may work three days per week from home (depending on department requirements).

Closing date: Monday 13th October, 10am

Application notes

Please note: We are only accepting direct applications. We kindly ask recruitment agencies not to contact us regarding this vacancy.