Job description
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a fully-qualified accountant to join a prestigious Government Department. We are looking for experienced candidates who have operated at Managerial level before to lead, manage and co-ordinate the management accounting and financial advice function. You will be responsible for providing financial management support to the organisation's £0.4bn Revenue Budget.
Duties include:
* Supporting the organisation's efficiency review programme and budget development process.
* Prepare the revenue aspects of the organisation's budget.
* Maintaining the accounting system so that it is up to date and meets the needs of the budget holders.
* Ensure revenue budget information is produced in a user-friendly, regular and timely fashion to support decision making.
* Advise the Executive Director of Resources and Executive Directors on all aspects of the Revenue Budget.
* Prepare reports, analysis, and briefings for Senior Managers on a wide range of financial issues.
* Manage a team of seven management accountants.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a good working knowledge of local government finance and the statutory framework for local authority accounting. They will also need to give examples of having experience with:
* Stakeholder engagement
* Managing and Developing Staff
* Planning and Organising
* Problem Solving
* Responsible use of Resources
* Communicating and Influencing
* Decision Making
Candidates must have experience working within government departments at senior finance level.Goodman Masson is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Goodman Masson is an equal opportunities employer.