Revenue Accounting & Taxation Manager required for our public sector client Temporary role initially for 3 months Full time role Overall Purpose of Role: * Maximise resources available to the Council using specialist knowledge in corporate finance, government policy and local authority finance legislation. * Ensure the Council complies with indirect taxation requirements. * Provide strong and decisive leadership, training, and development to members of staff in line with the council’s ‘Vision & Values’ and ‘Leadership Qualities’ that enables them to do their best work resulting in high levels of people and organisational performance. Key Activities * Plan, manage and lead the process by which revenue monitoring reports are prepared and reported to the elected Mayor and members. * Prepare & review relevant working papers for the statement of accounts, including timely responses to auditors. * Identify areas of risk and opportunity and execute appropriate responses. * Contribute to the development and implementation of the Council’s financial strategy. * Provide Elected Members and Senior Managers with information and advice to inform policy decisions on overall financial strategy. * Provide support and expertise to finance team colleagues and service-based staff or other groups. * Act as a point of expertise in the organisation and provide advice and support. * Manage and develop approximately 4 x council employees who are responsible for preparing revenue accounts, corporate budget monitoring, and taxation. Experience required: Substantial experience of the following in a large organisation: * Accounting processes * Financial planning * Understanding and interpreting legislation * Handling large volumes of data * Considerable experience of using spreadsheets at an advanced level. * Qualified accountant (CIPFA, ICA, ACCA, CIMA) with 2 years post qualification experience. * Previous experience in a similar role