Corporate Accountant

Supply Care Solutions; Enfield (CT); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS membership

Hybrid working arrangements

Up to 32 days annual leave

Job summary

Enfield Council is recruiting a Corporate Accountant for a hybrid role with an emphasis on strengthening financial reporting and controls across a large local authority. Reporting to the Deputy Chief Accountant, you will work on fixed assets, IFRS16 lease accounting, and supporting finance initiatives.

The role offers exposure to high-profile accounting areas, with flexible hybrid working, requiring attendance twice per month at the office and involvement in year-end processes.

Qualifications

• CCAB or CIMA qualified, or part-qualified with active progression towards qualification.
• Strong experience in financial accounting, particularly fixed asset accounting.
• Sound understanding of IFRS and financial reporting standards.
• Experience supporting financial year-end processes and account closures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with complex financial data.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Local government finance experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support the Council’s fixed asset accounting function, a key and high-profile area of responsibility.
• Assist with the annual closure of accounts and strengthen financial controls and processes.
• Lead on IFRS16 lease accounting, ensuring robust governance and supporting documentation.
• Support the oversight of Property, Plant & Equipment (PPE) financial processes.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS requirements and the CIPFA Code of Practice.
• Provide financial advice, insight, and support to services across the Council.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting, controls, and processes.
• Contribute to the development of best practice financial management across the organisation.

Skills

Financial analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

CCAB or CIMA qualification (part-qualified)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Location: Enfield Council (Hybrid Working)

Reference: SCS2013

Job Type: Permanent – 35 Hours Per Week

Start Date: ASAP

Rate/Salary: £45,393 – £57,477 per annum

About the Role

Enfield Council is embracing a modern hybrid working approach, providing flexibility to work from home while maintaining collaborative office-based working. With a new senior leadership team driving positive transformation, this is an exciting opportunity to join a proactive, supportive, and forward‑thinking finance function. As a Corporate Accountant, you will report directly to the Deputy Chief Accountant and play a pivotal role in strengthening financial reporting, enhancing financial controls, and supporting key finance initiatives across the organisation. This role offers excellent exposure to high‑profile accounting areas and the opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement within a large and diverse local authority.

Hybrid Working

Currently, office attendance is required twice per month, in line with corporate requirements, which may be subject to change.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support the Council’s fixed asset accounting function, a key and high‑profile area of responsibility
• Assist with the annual closure of accounts and strengthen financial controls and processes
• Lead on IFRS16 lease accounting, ensuring robust governance and supporting documentation
• Support the oversight of Property, Plant & Equipment (PPE) financial processes
• Ensure compliance with IFRS requirements and the CIPFA Code of Practice
• Provide financial advice, insight, and support to services across the Council
• Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting, controls, and processes
• Contribute to the development of best practice financial management across the organisation

Requirements

• CCAB or CIMA qualified, or part-qualified with active progression towards qualification
• Strong experience in financial accounting, particularly fixed asset accounting
• Sound understanding of IFRS and financial reporting standards
• Experience supporting financial year‑end processes and account closures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with complex financial data
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Local government finance experience is desirable but not essential
• Ability to build effective working relationships across a large organisation

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £45,393 – £57,477 per annum
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Up to 32 days annual leave plus public holidays and a Christmas closure day
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Interest‑free season ticket loan
• Ongoing professional training and career development opportunities
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Health, leisure, and cycle‑to‑work benefits
• Opportunity to contribute to a modernising and ambitious finance function
• Supportive and collaborative team environment