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Posted 6 days ago, valid for 12 days
Rotherham, South Yorkshire S65 1AJ, England
£55,000 - £66,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Walsall Council is urgently seeking a Lead Accountant with public sector experience to support its Finance function in budgeting, offering a hybrid work model with 2-3 days in the office during training and 1-2 days post-training.
- The assignment duration is between 6 to 12 months, with a working schedule of 37 hours per week from Monday to Friday, classified as inside IR35.
- Candidates must be members of CIMA or a CCAB body, possessing significant post-qualification experience and a commitment to continuous professional development.
- The role requires experience in management accounting, budget setting techniques, and the ability to engage with various stakeholders, particularly in a political context.
- The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience, although the exact figure is not specified; applicants should have substantial experience in similar roles.
Location: Hybrid – 2-3 days in the office while training – 1 – 2 days in the office once training is complete
Duration of assignment: 6 – 12 months
Working hours: 37 hours Monday to Friday
IR35 status: Inside IR35
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Qualifications
Member of CIMA or CCAB body with significant post qualification experience and undertaking active CPD.
Evidence of continuous professional development
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Knowledge/Experience
Experience of management accounting
Experience of budget setting techniques and processes
Experience of working with a variety of different stakeholders (preferably in a political environment)
Experience of providing accountancy services within a large organisation
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PURPOSE OF JOB:
1. To be responsible for delivering a first class, value for money financial service that meets the
legal, financial and Council aims and objectives to meet our customer requirements in
accordance with Finance and Contract Procedure Rules.
2. To deputise, in the absence of or in place of, the Deputy Head of Finance/Head of Finance or
other managers where necessary
3. To provide high quality financial information to senior management up to and including
Executive Directors to allow decision-making.
4. To present financial information to a range of audiences, including contentious information to
Scrutiny panels and other public meetings.
5. To represent Walsall Council at regional meetings and on regional projects as appropriate
6. To effectively manage yourself and the staff for which you are responsible, including
ensuring at all times the following
7. Written procedures for all team roles are prepared and monitored
8. Deadlines are effectively managed, prioritised and met
9. Adequate staff cover to ensure maintenance of an effective finance service both within the
team and across the finance service where appropriate
10.Resources aims, objectives and priorities are met
11.Performance is maintained, managed and reported in line with EPA guidelines
12.Service improvement, change management and process developments are implemented,
provide lead support to the Council’s Transformation programme.
Role specific duties and accountabilities:
Horizon Scanning
• Independent appraisal of a range of new legislation, issues and guidelines, determining impact
and devising action plans for implementation. This includes the production of prompt briefing
notes to Deputy Head of Finance, Head of Finance, CFO, ADs, senior management boards
and preparation of appropriate management and committee reports, liaison with Government
Departments, NHS Walsall, Walsall Together, Walsall CCG and other partner agencies.
Responsible for identifying risks and working with directorate management to manage
financial risks relating to activities within all directorates supported.
• Ensure that finance actively manages and reports upon risk within the finance service and
within the service areas and projects supported. Provide robust financial appraisal and cost
benefit analysis for proposals to support decision making on a business case.
• Independent appraisal of a range of new legislation, issues and guidelines, determining impact
and devising action plans for implementation. This includes the production of prompt briefing
notes to Deputy Head of Finance, Head of Finance, CFO, ADs, senior management boards
and preparation of appropriate management and committee reports, liaison with Government
Departments, NHS Walsall, key suppliers and other partner agencies.
• Advise client services on the development of and compliance with Council Financial and
Contract Procedure Rules and proper accounting practice, codes and regulations.
