We are looking for a qualified and experienced Principal Management / Financial Accountant to join our Financial Management Team.
What will be expected from me?
This is an exciting opportunity to become a crucial part of our Finance Management Team at Wakefield Council.
The Principal Management / Financial Accountants positions are an integral role within our service which supports both the Group Finance Managers and Chief Finance Officer secure proper stewardship of Council resources and deliver effective financial management arrangements across the Council.
What I might be doing?
The successful candidate will initially be working within the council’s Financial Management Team supporting key corporate services such as Legal and Governance, HR and Business Transformation (Technology)
1. You will assist Group Finance Managers in developing the Council's forward-looking Medium Term Financial Strategy. Having regard to estimates of future government funding and other income and cost pressures resulting from demand for council services, inflationary or legislative changes.
2. You will coordinate with the Group Finance Manager, and liaise with Financial Management and operational managers, on the production of both revenue and capital estimates and Final Accounts, in accordance with statutory and best practice requirements, whilst ensuring auditable systems and procedures are in place to demonstrate adherence to policies.
3. You will assist the Group Finance Manager to ensure effective management of service resources and budgets. Contribute to the development and improvement of services provided by supporting operational management with regular financial information for analysis, forecasting and strategic planning, and by providing sound financial advice.
Why Wakefield Council?
4. We are a leading Council for best practice and an employer of choice for individuals seeking a rewarding role and career. We offer a flexible full-time hybrid working pattern of 37 hours per week. We aim to work 2 days in the office per week.
5. Support and access to high-quality training offer to help progress your career to the next level.
6. We are committed to supporting the well-being of our staff and we recognise that a resilient Team need a good work/life balance as well as supportive leadership and support in the workplace.
7. Access to a range of employee support products.
8. Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).
9. The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
10. Great range of benefits including discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program with a dedicated personal trainer, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme and many more.
Essential requirements:
11. CCAB-qualified (or equivalent)
12. Detailed knowledge of current management accounting and financial accounting principles
13. Understanding of the finance and legislative framework of public finance
14. Proven experience in managing staff
15. Proven IT skills including use of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint as well as the use of computerised finance systems