Secondment 2 Years
INTERNAL ONLY (DCC Employees Only)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an internal secondment to be the accountant for the newly created Devon and Torbay Combined County Authority. Funding has been secured for 2 years for FTE at Grade G.
The role includes the following:
1. Financial monitoring for both revenue and capital income and expenditure
2. Maintenance of the coding in Unit 4, the new finance system of Devon County Council
3. Providing financial analysis for the Deputy Director of FPV for budget / board meetings
4. Managing cashflow and investments
5. Ensure compliance with financial regulations
6. Production of annual Statement of Accounts (Code of Practice)
7. Support the audit of the financial statements
8. Completion of Government returns – revenue and capital – RA, RO and QRU
9. Raising of debtor invoices, processing invoices payable and completion of financial reconciliations & analysis for grant returns
10. Involvement in our new system implementation project through testing and data verification (it is likely that a new entity will need to be created in Unit 4)
11. Attendance at meetings in support of the Deputy Director FPV
12. Ad hoc support to Head Accountant and Senior Accountant
This role will offer development in a wide range of areas and will be supported with technical advice from the relevant senior accountants and head accountant in FSG.
Attention to detail and strong organisational skills are key in this role. Interpersonal skills are essential, as is a positive approach to challenges and the ability to prioritise conflicting demands in order to achieve deadlines.
Interview Date: 8 April 2025