Revenue Accounting & Taxation Manager required for our public sector client
Temporary role initially for 3 months
Full time role
Overall Purpose of Role:
* Maximise resources available to the Council using specialist knowledge in corporate finance, government policy and local authority finance legislation.
* Ensure the Council complies with indirect taxation requirements.
* Provide strong and decisive leadership, training, and development to members of staff in line with the council’s ‘Vision & Values’ and ‘Leadership Qualities’ that enables them to do their best work resulting in high levels of people and organisational performance.
Key Activities
* Plan, manage and lead the process by which revenue monitoring reports are prepared and reported to the elected Mayor and members.
* Prepare & review relevant working papers for the statement of accounts, including timely responses to auditors.
* Identify areas of risk and opportunity and execute appropriate responses.
* Contribute to the development and implementation of the Council’s financial strategy.
* Provide Elected Members and Senior Managers with information and advice to inform policy decisions on overall financial strategy.
* Provide support and expertise to finance team colleagues and service-based staff or other groups.
* Act as a point of expertise in the organisation and provide advice and support.
* Manage and develop approximately 4 x council employees who are responsible for preparing revenue accounts, corporate budget monitoring, and taxation.
Experience required:
Substantial experience of the following in a large organisation:
* Accounting processes
* Financial planning
* Understanding and interpreting legislation
* Handling large volumes of data
* Considerable experience of using spreadsheets at an advanced level.
* Qualified accountant (CIPFA, ICA, ACCA, CIMA) with 2 years post qualification experience.
* Previous experience in a similar role