Senior Financial Accountant

Hertsmere Borough Council Careers; Borehamwood; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to support the Chief Accountant. This senior role involves delivering the Council's Statement of Accounts, managing treasury activities, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with expertise in Local Authority Finance. This full-time, permanent role offers a hybrid working model, allowing remote work a few days a week.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (CCAB) with strong technical expertise in financial accounting.
• In-depth knowledge of Local Authority Finance.
• Solid understanding of IFRS and the Code of Practice on Local Authority Accounting in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chief Accountant on a wide range of technical financial matters.
• Deliver the Council's Statement of Accounts and manage Treasury Management.
• Oversee capital accounting and returns, leading on bank reconciliations and financial controls.

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.

We are 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.

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.

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

Closing date: Monday 13th October, 10am

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

How to apply

Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CV\'s submitted without a fully completed online application form.

Further information on this vacancy

• Senior Financial Accountant - Job Description