This is a permanent role Corporate Accountant
Hybrid Working
Enfield Council is embracing a modern hybrid working approach, offering the flexibility to work from home while coming into the office in line with organisational policy to collaborate, connect, and contribute to a positive team culture. With a new senior leadership team in place, we are going through an exciting period of transformation to create a proactive, supportive and forward-thinking service – one that anticipates challenges, works collaboratively, and delivers high quality solutions across the full breadth of local authority operations.
We’re now looking for a Corporate Accountant to join our Corporate Accountancy team. Reporting to the Deputy Chief Accountant, you will play a vital role in strengthening the Council’s financial reporting framework, improving financial controls, and supporting the delivery of our ambitious programme of work.
What you’ll be doing
* Support the closure of accounts, review financial controls, and drive improvements to key financial processes.
* Lead, maintain and continuously improve IFRS 16 lease accounting processes, ensuring strong controls and comprehensive supporting documentation are in place.
* Supporting the Deputy Chief Accountant in overseeing the Council’s Property, Plant and Equipment (PPE) finance processes, ensuring accuracy, consistency and compliance.
* Ensure compliance with IFRS and CIPFA’s Code of Practice for Local Government Accounting for all areas under your responsibility.
* Provide insightful financial guidance to services across the Council, championing strong financial governance and consistency.
* Proactively identify opportunities to enhance the financial support and insight we provide as a Corporate Finance team.
About you
We are looking for someone with the right blend of technical expertise, curiosity, and a collaborative mindset.
You will bring
* A CCAB or CIMA qualification, or part‑qualified status with a commitment to completing your studies.
* Strong financial accounting skills, particularly in relation to fixed‑asset accounting.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with complex data.
* Local government corporate accountancy experience is highly desirable, but not essential.
If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.
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