Finance Manager - Capital & Balance Sheet

Finance Manager - Capital & Balance Sheet needed in Bexleyheath, £454.61 PER DAY PAYE - Reference: RQ1519007

The candidate should ideally have a experience of leading on capital and fixed asset accounting at a local authority. 

• To ensure that revenue and capital accounting entries underpinning the Statement of Accounts are produced in a timely manner, are accurate and in accordance with relevant legislative requirements and professional codes of practice and guidelines.
• To produce the Statement of Accounts, Group Accounts and other related statutory returns
• To lead on the provision of financial advice and statutory returns relating to taxation and VAT.
• To support and co-ordinate the development of capital strategy as an integral part of the medium term financial strategy, formulating policies and practices across the nominated Council(s).
• To produce high level capital monitoring reports in accordance the timetable established by the Head of Strategy treasury and Pensions.
• To collaborate with the Finance Manager, Treasury & Pensions in developing a Treasury Strategy which reflects the Councils capital spending plans and cashflow forecasting.
• The post is focused on delivering specialist accounting services and the post holder will have a wide understanding of accounting requirements and practical knowledge

This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis.

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