Job-description Who You Are You are either a CCAB-qualified accountant or an AAT-qualified accounting technician, or equivalent. You have significant post-qualification CPD with a proven capability to manage responsibilities in the finance sector. Ideally, you possess a CIPFA qualification and have experience working within Local or Combined Authorities. What the Job Involves Lead balance sheet control, ensuring reconciliations are accurate, complete, and audit-ready. Deliver technical accounting compliance in line with CIPFA, supporting high-quality financial statements. Manage reserves balances and funding sources, ensuring clear tracking, reporting, and alignment with financial planning. Manage organisational cash flow, banking, and investments for strong liquidity and treasury compliance. Prepare clear, insightful treasury reporting to support senior leaders and committees. Oversee VAT returns, government submissions, and regulatory reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Oversee income recognition and grant accounting, maintaining robust financial control and transparency. Line manage and support an Accounts Assistant, ensuring high performance and effective delivery of financial processes. Administer finance systems (Xero), strengthen processes, and drive continuous improvement across financial controls. Skills CCAB-Qualified or equivalent Strong post-qualification CPD Technical accounting proficiency Balance sheet control expertise Reserves and cash flow management Regulatory reporting accuracy Leadership and managerial skills Xero system administration Process improvement mindset