Job Role: Deputy Chief Accountant
Job Location: Enfield Council
Salary: £53,817 to £68,265 per annum
Working Period: Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:30
Qualifications: You would need to be a fully qualified CCAB or CIMA accountant with strong Excel and analytical skills. They would need to be experienced in the closure of accounts, audit and have sound technical accounting skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are also essential in order to deal with staff at all levels both within the Council and from outside organisations.
Responsibilities:
1. Supporting on specific financial accounting areas such as Financial Statements, Fixed Assets, Balance Sheet Reconciliations & Monitoring, reviewing and challenging financial controls and associated processes, and providing financial guidance and support to services across the Council.
2. Liaising with council's external auditors and maintaining the relationship between auditors and the wider finance team.
3. Taking ownership of specific finance processes to ensure all officers are appropriately trained to carry out these processes in a consistent and efficient manner.
4. Ensure that the areas of the Accounts for which the officer is responsible for are accounted for in line with Internal Financing Reporting Standards and CIPFA's Code of Practice for Local Government Accounting.
5. Pro-actively seek opportunities to improve the financial support the service provides to the Council.
This role will offer an opportunity to gain valuable experience and a sound understanding of the Council's technical accounting processes and procedures, leading to effective financial controls and the production of the Statement of Accounts. This is an excellent role for an ambitious individual who likes challenges, is self-motivated and wants to use their financial skills to add value.
Application Process: To apply for the role please upload your CV and a supporting document. The supporting document should be no more than 2 sides of A4, setting out how your skills and experience meet the requirements set out.
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