Finance Manager

Good Afternoon,

I am currently representing Bexley Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position.

We are looking for a Finance Manager this role will be: Remote Based (ideally they would come to the office once a week but we're happy to be flexible for the right person) DA6 7AT

The right candidate will:

• To ensure that revenue and capital accounting entries underpinning the Statement of Accounts are produced in a timely manner, are accurate and in accordance with relevant legislative requirements and professional codes of practice and guidelines.
• To produce the Statement of Accounts, Group Accounts and other related statutory returns
• To lead on the provision of financial advice and statutory returns relating to taxation and VAT.
• To support and co-ordinate the development of capital strategy as an integral part of the medium-term financial strategy, formulating policies and practices across the nominated Council(s).
• Making use of appropriate financial data analytics in reviewing the overall revenue and capital information that forms the basis of the statement of accounts for accuracy and appropriateness.
• To produce high level capital monitoring reports in accordance the timetable established by the Head of Strategy treasury and Pensions.
• To collaborate with the Finance Manager, Treasury & Pensions in developing a Treasury Strategy which reflects the Councils capital spending plans and cashflow forecasting.
• To manage the key reconciliations around balance sheet accounts and ensure that any suspense accounts are cleared in a timely manner.
• To produce and submit any regular VAT and tax returns on behalf of the Council within required deadlines
• Co-ordinate the periodic asset valuation process in consultation with the property team, engineers and valuers to ensure that an asset register is maintained which is compliant with accounting requirements. Co-ordinating with finance business partners to maintain up to date projections for all capital spending and funding

We require the following:

• A detailed knowledge of the accounting requirements pertaining to capital and revenue expenditure and the key influences on the strategic finances of the authority
• Accounting and budgetary experience, sound knowledge of local government finance framework, accounting principles and standards, statutory requirements and relevant codes of practice.
• Experience of financial appraisals, modelling techniques, development of business cases
• Qualified CCAB Accountant or Equivalent Relevant Finance Qualification

To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed)

If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.

IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.

Look forward to speaking with you soon,