Teqniq is searching for a Finance Manager - Capital & Balance Sheet to work in the public sector.

36 hours per week.

5-6 months contract.

09:00-17:30

Job Description:

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 area(s).
• To 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 Company's 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

Job Activities:

• Completion of the annual draft Statement of Accounts within the statutory deadlines
• Completion of other corporate statutory returns including WGA, RO’s etc
• The capital and revenue accounting entries which contribute to the Statement of Accounts.
• The financing of capital expenditure.
• Production of the Capital Strategy document
• Production Capital monitoring reports
• Input into reports quantifying the impact of capital spending proposals and decision

(a) Education & Formal Training

• Qualified CCAB Accountant or Equivalent Relevant Finance
• Qualification
• Participation in Continuing Professional Development

(b) Relevant Technical Experience, Knowledge & Skills/Abilities

• 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
• Experience of attending Member Committees and/or other corporate/board meetings
• Experience of financial appraisals, modelling techniques, development of business cases
• Staff management experience with the ability to lead and develop a team
• Experience of delivering change programmes