A Finance Manager is sought to join this Blackburn based local authority. This role will involve management and financial accounting duties.
The district council is seeking a CIMA, ACCA or CCAB qualified accountant to join the friendly team in Nelson.
You will provide high-quality financial information, including statutory financial reporting, accounting and management of the Councils revenue budget. This role will involve Management Accounts preparation, revenue grant funded schemes and the Treasury Management function.
Working closely with the Head of Finance, this role will oversee a team of 9, main duties:
To support the close down process by undertaking the accounting work needed to prepare subsidiary and final accounts for examination by an External Auditor
To lead on the annual budget and in-year budget monitoring processes by undertaking the preparation and monitoring of the Council's revenue budget and revenue funding sources in conjunction with relevant service/budget managers and the Director of Resources all within agreed timescales
To lead on the revenue close down process by undertaking the accounting work needed to prepare subsidiary and final accounts for examination by an External Auditor
Overseeing Revenue coding structure and ensure appropriate use of funds.
To advise Project working groups both within the council, and those involving partners and other stakeholders...