About the role:
Based in Greater London (Hybrid):
1. Updating the Fixed Assets Register and actioning all fixed assets accounting entries and disclosures for one of the two boroughs for 2023/24.
2. Processing leases details to determine the upcoming accounting impact of the introduction of IFRS16 for leases accounting from 1 April 2024 for both councils.
3. Responsible for supporting the Head of Financial Reporting & Control to maintain the integrity of both Councils financial ledgers and financial reporting, and to provide strong financial control and stewardship of Council finances
4. Support performance management framework as part of the programme to drive improvement to the quality of performance data from relevant council services.
About you:
You will have the following skillsets or experiences:
5. CCAB (or equivalent) qualified
6. Detailed knowledge & experience of closing the financial accounts for a large Local Authority, including liaison with Internal and External Auditors
7. Experience of leading or contributing to the production of Local Authority statement of accounts and understanding of Local Authority taxation / VAT.
8. Knowledge of financial systems and experience using Business World (Agresso) or similar packages to deliver useful management information and complete statutory external reporting requirements
What’s on offer:
9. Salary: £500+* per day inside IR35.
*negotiable based on experience
*please submit your CV with the rate you require
10. Overtime: no options available
11. Contract type: Contract – 3-6 month minimum.
12. Hours: 09:00ach -17:00 Monday to Friday