Overview
This is a permanent Corporate Accountant role at Enfield Council. The role is hybrid, combining office and home working. It supports the corporate accountancy team and contributes to strengthening the Council’s financial reporting framework, improving financial controls, and supporting the delivery of the Council’s 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.
* Support 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 the Corporate Finance team provides.
Qualifications and experience
* 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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr