Finance Business Partner - Kent, United Kingdom - Reed Finance

Reed Finance

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Kent, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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This South London Local Authority is looking for an experienced CCAB Qualified Accountant to work as a Finance Business Partner with a focus on Revenue, Capital and Balance Sheet

Main purpose of the job:

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).

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- 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.

The post is focused on delivering specialist accounting services and the post holder will have a wide understanding of accounting requirements and practical knowledge

You will have:

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.

Knowledge of the major issues facing local government, understanding of the national policy context, requirements and future direction for local authorities

Good interpersonal and communication and presentation skills, with proven ability to communicate effectively to a wide range of audiences both horizontally and vertically, financial and non-financial, throughout the organisation

Sound knowledge of accounting principles and standards Experience of producing year end accounts