Accountant

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Who You Are

You are either a CCAB-qualified accountant or an AAT-qualified accounting technician, or equivalent. You have significant post-qualification CPD with a proven capability to manage responsibilities in the finance sector. Ideally, you possess a CIPFA qualification and have experience working within Local or Combined Authorities.

What the Job Involves

• Lead balance sheet control, ensuring reconciliations are accurate, complete, and audit-ready.
• Deliver technical accounting compliance in line with CIPFA, supporting high-quality financial statements.
• Manage reserves balances and funding sources, ensuring clear tracking, reporting, and alignment with financial planning.
• Manage organisational cash flow, banking, and investments for strong liquidity and treasury compliance.
• Prepare clear, insightful treasury reporting to support senior leaders and committees.
• Oversee VAT returns, government submissions, and regulatory reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Oversee income recognition and grant accounting, maintaining robust financial control and transparency.
• Line manage and support an Accounts Assistant, ensuring high performance and effective delivery of financial processes.
• Administer finance systems (Xero), strengthen processes, and drive continuous improvement across financial controls.

Skills

• CCAB-Qualified or equivalent
• Strong post-qualification CPD
• Technical accounting proficiency
• Balance sheet control expertise
• Reserves and cash flow management
• Regulatory reporting accuracy
• Leadership and managerial skills
• Xero system administration
• Process improvement mindset