What's involved with this role: Senior Finance Analyst - Brent 5275546 £34.27 per hour PAYE Initial contract for 6 months Wembley HA9 0FJ This role requires attendance in the office for 3 days a week. The role is only accepting submissions from candidates who have committed to this. We are seeking a CCAB-qualified accountant to take on the pivotal role of Technical Lead for Asset Accounting. This is an exciting opportunity to provide expert financial guidance on asset treatment, valuation, and reporting, while supporting the delivery of the Council’s Assets Project. Working closely with senior finance colleagues, you will drive improvements in asset accounting processes, ensure compliance with statutory regulations, and help shape long-term financial strategies linked to capital investment and asset management. Key Accountabilities: Act as the technical lead for asset accounting across the Council’s finance function. Provide expert advice on asset treatment, valuation, and financial reporting. Lead the delivery of the Assets Project, ensuring compliance with statutory accounting standards and Council policies. Collaborate with the Chief Accountant and Capital Teams to maintain accurate and consistent asset data. Drive improvements in asset accounting processes, systems, and internal controls. Support the development of financial strategies for capital investment and asset management. Ensure adherence to the CIPFA Code of Practice and other relevant financial regulations. Support audit processes and respond to queries relating to asset accounting and capital finance. Key Criteria Qualifications & Experience CCAB-qualified accountant (or equivalent). Proven experience in asset accounting and capital finance within a complex organisation. Strong track record of analysing legislation, regulations, and applying them to strategic financial policy. Experience of preparing and presenting complex financial information to a variety of audiences. Key skills: Advanced analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and report on large volumes of complex financial and accounting data. Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and deliver against multiple objectives. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex financial issues clearly to non-financial colleagues, senior managers, and elected members. Skilled negotiator and influencer, able to build strong working relationships across teams. Strategic thinker, able to contribute to the long-term development of the finance service. How to Apply Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application. Submit your CV in Word format. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—early submission is recommended. We will also add your details to our mail out lists. Please note you may receive details of roles outside of your immediate vicinity, as many candidates are able to relocate temporarily for work. Please disregard any such emails that are not of interest and let us know if you would rather not receive such mailouts and/or if you wish us to delete your details and prefer to apply direct to our advertised roles. If you do not hear from us within three working days, unfortunately your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in working with us. Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for. VW Please note that clients invariably ask us to strip out contact details from CVs before we submit them for consideration. This is always quicker and easier to do if you send your CV to us in Word format, rather than as a PDF please.