Accountancy Team Manager /Finance Manager
Employer Location England, Market Harborough, Leicestershire Salary - per annum + 44,711 to £47,754 Closing date 1 Jul 2025 View more categoriesView less categories Sector Salary band Contract type Hours Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.
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Join Our Team at Harborough District Council!
Position: Accountancy Team Manager
Location: Harborough, Leicestershire
Salary: £44,711 to £47,754 + Benefits (Plus pay award pending)
Working Arrangement: Hybrid Working
Harborough District Council is looking for an experienced Accountancy Team Leader/Manager to join our reputable local authority. This role is essential in supporting Directors, Heads of Service, and budget managers in managing their budget responsibilities effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Budget Management:
Provides regular, timely financial information and detailed analysis to assist Directors, Heads of Service, and budget managers.
2. Technical Advice:
Offer expert technical advice on revenue and capital budgets to the finance team and other departments.
3. Training:
Conduct formal financial training sessions to enhance budget managers' knowledge and skills.
4. Monitoring & Compliance:
Oversee the monitoring of Member decisions, expenditure and income variances, budget requirements, and advise on new legislation.
5. Financial Statements:
Manage the production and publication of financial statements, and liaise with internal and external auditors.
6. Month-End & Year-End Reporting:
Assist in all aspects of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reporting.
7. Capital Expenditure Monitoring:
Collaborate with Finance Business Partners to produce monitoring reports for capital expenditure.
8. Treasury Management:
Oversee the day-to-day management of the Treasury Management function.
9. VAT Return:
Complete the VAT return and act as a deputy for the Finance Services Manager when required.
Qualifications:
10. Proven experience in financial management and accounting.
11. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
12. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
13. Ability to manage and lead a team effectively.
14. In-depth knowledge of budget management, financial reporting, and relevant legislation.
15. Current member of CIPFA, ACCA, ACA, or CIMA.
Why Join Us:
16. Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
17. Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a passionate and supportive team.
18. Impactful Work: Contribute to the financial health and stability of the community.
Benefits:
19. Flexible working options.
20. 27-day holiday, increasing with service.
21. Paid bank holidays and an extra day's holiday.
22. Generous pension scheme.
23. Additional health and wellbeing benefits.
24. Training and career development opportunities.
If you are a dedicated and experienced accounting professional looking to make a significant impact, we want to hear from you!
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At Hays we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. With over 50 years’ success under our belts and a workforce of 10,000+ people across 32 countries, we’ve evolved to put our customers at the heart of everything we do.
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