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This newly created role reflects the importance of strong financial reporting, governance and statutory compliance in an increasingly challenging local government finance environment. As our Head of Financial Reporting, you will take strategic ownership of how the Council demonstrates transparency, accountability and value for money, embedding high standards that will endure well beyond annual reporting cycles. Working closely with senior leadership, your judgement, leadership and technical credibility will be highly visible, trusted and influential at the highest level of the organisation.
Job Responsibility:
Lead on the preparation of the Council’s Statement of Accounts, including liaison with external auditors
Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, codes of practice, and statutory reporting requirements
Support the s151 Officer in discharging statutory responsibilities
Requirements:
CCAB qualified accountant
Significant local authority financial reporting experience
Strong technical accounting knowledge including experience of closedown and audit
Confident operating at senior level
Able to explain complex financial issues clearly to senior officers and councillors
Highly organised
Able to motivate others to deliver to tight timescales
What we offer:
28 days annual leave increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days
Career development through internal and external training opportunities
1 days paid volunteering leave a year
Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover
Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits
Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility)
Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club