We are looking a Management / Financial Accountants to join our Financial Management Team. What will be expected from me? This is an exciting opportunity to become a crucial part of our Finance Management Team at Wakefield Council. The Management / Financial Accountants position is an integral role within our service which supports the Principal Management / Financial Accountant for the Treasury Management Accounting function. What I might be doing? The successful candidates will initially be working within the council’s Strategic Finance Team focussing on Treasury Management You will assist Principal Management / Financial Accountant in forecasting cash flows for the council in line with the Council’s Treasury Management Strategy. You will arrange borrowing and investments where needed considering risk, liquidity and yield in accordance with statutory and best practice requirements, whilst ensuring auditable systems and procedures are in place to demonstrate adherence to policies. The borrowing must be done first thing each morning so being able to start work early is essential for this role. You will be responsible for the Treasury Management Revenue budget forecasting and regular reporting of Treasury Management Information and reconciliation with our accounts system to provide accurate data. Why Wakefield Council? We are a leading Council for best practice and an employer of choice for individuals seeking a rewarding role and career. We offer a flexible full-time hybrid working pattern of 37 hours per week. We aim to work 2 days in the office per week. Support and access to high-quality training offer to help progress your career to the next level. We are committed to supporting the well-being of our staff and we recognise that a resilient Team need a good work/life balance as well as supportive leadership and support in the workplace. Access to a range of employee support products. Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard). The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Great range of benefits including discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program with a dedicated personal trainer, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme and many more. Essential requirements: Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Some knowledge of current management accounting and financial accounting principles Some understanding of the finance and legislative framework of public finance Proven IT skills including use of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint as well as the use of computerised finance systems We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. We check applications daily. Want to know more? If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council, feel free to contact. Name: Ellen Clayton Tel: 01924 306469 E-mail: ellenclayton@wakefield.gov.uk