Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsPreparation of local authority of statutory accountsLocal government experience essential.About Our ClientA large London based local authority who employs a diverse workforce.Job DescriptionReporting to the Head of Financial Reporting and managing a team of Accountants, the Financial Reporting & Control Manager will take responsibility for leading and managing the annual closing process and in year financial reporting to senior officers.Your duties will include:Preparing the the annual closing processes and providing technical accounting expertise to produce the statement of accounts in line with statutory guidance and timescalesLeading the development of accountancy expertise within the Shared Finance Service ensuring appropriate accounting knowledge and advice is providedSupporting the Head of Financial Reporting & Control to provide consistently high quality support, advice and challenge to the Assistant Directors (Finance) and the s151 officers in all aspects of financial reporting and controlAssisting the Head of Financial Reporting & Control to manage and report corporate financial health and in year budget monitoring updatesThe Successful ApplicantThe Financial Reporting & Control Manager will be CCAB Qualified with demonstrable experience of closing the financial accounts.Identifying and delivering service improvements to reduce costs.Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to manage a team..Delivering activities via the Shared Finance Service (SFS).Knowledge and understanding of financial controls and governance.What's on OfferA daily rate of c.£511 per day.ContactIan Mensah-StapletonQuote job refJN-032026-6961836Phone number+442072692119Job summaryJob functionPublic SectorSubsectorFinancial AccountingSectorPublic SectorLocationLondonContract typeTemporaryConsultant nameIan Mensah-StapletonConsultant phone+442072692119Job referenceJN-032026-6961836