Close Down Accountant

3 weeks ago


Somerset UK, South West England, United Kingdom Vox Network Consultants Full time

Role Purpose

Responsible for the strategic planning in the production and approval of the Council’s audited statutory Statement of Accounts. Taking a strategic approach in council wide engagement to embed a strong culture of sound accounting knowledge and compliance, to the levels of strategic managers/Heads of Service and Elected Members


Responsibilities

  • Oversee the Councils closure of accounts process, directing resources in producing the statutory Statement of Accounts, and other related returns.
  • Keeps up-to-date with developments in the public and private sectors through active involvement in regional and national networks, setting strategies to ensure compliance to these.
  • Equips the Audit Committee with knowledge of the latest accounting practices and the ability to understand the information in the accounts to fulfil their role. Presents the final audited accounts to the S151 officer and Audit Committee for approval.
  • Manages external auditor interactions being the lead coordinator of the requests for information, validating responses and ensuring all is provided in a timely manner. The role is a key account manager, building and managing relationships with the external auditors at all seniority levels and between the Council.
  • Plan and direct all accounting processes to ensure that the Council’s needs and statutory accounting obligations are fully determined, delivered and meet the latest accounting standards and professional best practice.
  • Deliver financial training to staff on accounting requirements and standards, including VAT. Continuously enabling improvement to process and knowledge to be maintained over the long-term
  • This is a very technical and specialist role which requires extensive and up to date knowledge of the latest regulations and best practice.


Responsibilities

  • Fully qualified CCAB Accountant and with experience of working in a complex organisation.
  • Evidence of work related continuing professional development.
  • Experience working in a housing association or council is a requirement
  • Extensive knowledge of latest financial accounting standards and highly skilled at intercepting them.
  • Extensive experience and knowledge of VAT, its application and implications on courses of action.


Contract

  • Initial 3 to 6 month ongoing contract
  • PAYE via Umbrella
  • INSIDE IR35
  • Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (Remote position)


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