My client, a Local Authority, is looking for a qualified finance professional to join their team on a permanent basis. Working across a number of areas of finance, your role will be to lead on the development on the statement accounts as well as manage external audit relationships, complete statutory returns and produce information for the budget setting process.

Ideally you will be a fully qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent) and have a strong understanding of accounting standards, codes of practice and financial procedures across local government. You will also need to be able to demonstrate a background in planning, managing and reviewing closing of accounts as well as budget setting and undertaking complex financial calculations.

To be considered for the role you will need to be a CCAB qualified accountant or studier and have strong local government finance experience. The salary for the role is £55,000 to £80,000 and you would need to be in the office 2 days a week.