Senior Capital Accountant
We are working with a large City Council in the East Midlands who require the interim assistance of a Senior Capital Accountant.
Please see below for further details
Start: ASAP
Rate: Negotiable day rate dependent on experience (Inside IR35)
Duration: The end of June initially with very likely extensions
Fully remote working
Role Responsibilities
- Prepare capital budgets and forecasts
- Identify areas of risk and opportunity and execute appropriate responses
- Manage and develop a team of approximately 2 employees who provide financial and insurance support to the Council
- Supervise activities carried out by a Trainee Accountant
- Provide Elected Members and Senior Managers with information and advice to inform policy decisions on overall financial strategy
- Provide support and expertise to finance team colleagues and service-based staff or other groups
- Contribute to the development and implementation of the Council’s financial strategy
- Act as a point of expertise in the organisation and provide advice and support in the relevant specialism
- Maintain a thorough and up to date knowledge of legislation, regulations, and guidance in the area of speciality assigned to the post.
The ideal candidate will have experience in:
- Local Government experience
- Qualified accountant (CIPFA, ICA, ACCA, CIMA), or a similar financial qualification
- Financial Year End Close experience & Capital Experience
- Extensive experience of budgeting and forecasting
If you meet the above-mentioned criteria, we would love to hear from you. Please apply to receive more information.
At Venn Group, we endeavour to respond to all applications. However due to the volume of applications we receive, if you have not heard from us within 48 hours please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.