The Financial Accountant will be an integral part of the Accounting & Finance team, effectively managing financial reporting and compliance within this public sector organisation.
Client Details
Our client is a high profile Public Sector organisation based in commuting distance of Cardiff and Swansea. They offer flexible working patterns and amazing benefits.
Description
Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Financial Accountant plays a pivotal role in the success of the finance department.
Responsibilities:
1. Capital Accountancy:
Develop and maintain capital investment plans including identifying funding sources and arrange the prioritisation of projects.
Prepare and manage the annual capital budget, to include cost forecasts, schedules and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with strategic priorities.
Monitor the implementation of capital projects, ensuring adherence to budgetary constraints, and provide regular information to stakeholders to assist decision making.
2. Treasury Operations:
Maintain adequate liquidity to meet financial obligations, i.e. operational and capital funding needs.
Arrange the investment of surplus funds in accordance with the Treasury Management Strategy and Scheme of Delegations.
Assist in managing the debt portfolio, overseeing arrangements to monitor debt and interest payments.
Responsible for the Services' banking arrangements, including contractual and relationship management.
3. Financial Accounting:
Actively support the closure of accounts process and the preparation of the statutory statement of accounts by taking responsibility for the completion of relevant statements and disclosures contained within.
Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards (e.g. IFRS), regulations, and CIPFA Codes of practice.
Co-ordinate with auditors during the statutory audit and completion of the internal audit plan to ensure compliance and successful opinions.
Responsible for dealing with HMRC on aspects of VAT and tax, overseeing accurate completion of relevant returns within deadline.
4. System Duties:
Responsible for the financial accounting system, ensuring functionality and integration with internal systems, i.e. payroll, procurement, banking and finance.
5. Supervisory Duties:
Assume supervisory responsibilities for the capital control team and to resolve operational and performance issues.
Profile:
1. A Professional qualification in accounting (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or CIPFA)
2. Proven experience in budgeting, financial control, analysis and reporting.
3. Hands on experience with finance and banking systems, including administration and troubleshooting.
4. Hands on experience in financial control ensuring the integrity of financial operations, compliance and accurate financial reporting.
5. Strong commitment to ethical standards and continuous professional development.
Job Offer:
A competitive salary in the range of £42,400 - £43,400 per annum
Generous holiday entitlement of 30 days (rising to 35 after 5 years) + Bank Holidays
Access to a Local Government Pension Scheme
Hybrid working - 1 day a week in the office
Other excellent benefits
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