This role is working within the local authority
The Senior Finance Officer will report to the VAT Accountant and will support on a range of areas within Corporate Accountancy team
Completion of the monthly CIS Returns and VAT claims, including conducting accuracy checks and sample testing.
This also involves liaising with HMRC and addressing any VAT-related queries.
Monitoring and reporting on financial controls
Support on completion of the annual Statement of Accounts and associated processes
Completion of government and other statutory returns
Balance sheet and other reconciliations
Liaising with and providing information to internal and external audit as require.
To be suitable for the role you need have the relevant accountancy experience. You need to be working within a finance team related role in a local authority or wider public sector or not for profit organisation environment as part of a Financial Accounting Team.
You must possess excellent communication skills and an exceptional knowledge of Microsoft Excel and data analysis. Any local government Corporate Accountancy experience is highly welcomed.
You’ll be part of a team of committed people who support one another each day and are proud of the trusted, knowledgeable services they provide.