Location: Enfield - minimum expectation of one day in the office every other week. Staff may be required to attend the office as needed by the service.
Minimum Requirements:
* Relevant accountancy experience, working within a finance team related role in a local authority or wider public sector or not for profit organisation environment as part of Financial Accounting or Finance Business Partnering Teams.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Experience of working with senior stakeholders.
* Excellent IT skills, experience and knowledge including Microsoft packages and specifically strong Excel skills.
* Experience of supporting change / efficiency initiatives.
* Knowledge and understanding of local authority accounting and reporting requirements.
* Experience of year end closing processes and dealing with audit queries.
* Experience working to deadlines with a high attention to detail and accuracy.
* Proactive development of skills and knowledge.
* Highly numerate and literate.
* Excellent understanding and experience of working within public sector Finance accountancy related roles.
* Demonstrable experience of working within a finance related role in a local authority.
* CCAB or CIMA part or fully qualified Accountant.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist the Finance Manager in delivering high-quality, flexible, and professional finance support to service departments.
* Support the business partnering team in revenue budget setting, monitoring, and year-end processes, including complex reconciliations and grant monitoring.
* Provide expert technical advice to schools, budget holders, and officers to aid decision-making.
* Ensure compliance with Internal Financing Reporting Standards and CIPFA’s Code of Practice for Local Government Accounting.
* Proactively seek opportunities to enhance financial support.
* Collaborate with internal departments and schools to resolve queries effectively.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance and Sales
Industries
Government Relations Services
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