Description
I am looking to hire a Financial Accounting Manager for one of my Public Sector Client.
Please read the below job Specification.
Additional Information:
The Financial Accounting Manager is responsible for a team of 8, providing support to the Deputy Financial Controller and is an integral part of the central finance team.
The role provides an interface between the individual finance teams and external bodies.
Key tasks summarized as follows:
- Manage the production of the statutory Annual Report and Accounts (ARAc) including supplementary schedules and coordinate the annual audit programme. Oversee the reconciliation and reporting of Balance Sheet.
- Preparation and submission of monthly management accounts, to include consolidation and reporting of the monthly forecast. Coordinate reporting activities across the finance team, to include management of timetables and instructions.
- Act as the focal point for financial accounting policy and guidance.
- Oversee the maintenance of the finance website and other communication channels to improve the level of finance communication both internal to the finance team and external to the wider team.
Competence/Skills:
- There is a key requirement to have a good understanding of financial management processes and the ability to apply this practically. The ability to accurately present and interpret complex financial data is essential, as is the requirement to be IT literate in Microsoft applications.
- Previous experience of financial and management accounting, including the operation of accounting packages, is essential. This is a technical accounting role and therefore only open to a CCAB or equivalent qualified accountant or a passed finalist (ie final exams passed).
- Good communication skills are vital as the role requires engagement and interface with a wide and diverse range of Stakeholders.