Shape the future of public finance at Stoke-on-Trent City Council

Chief Accountant
£78,364 - £82,077
1 position available
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Purpose of the Chief Accountant opportunity:

• To lead, manage and develop all aspects of the councils technical financial accounting requirements.
• To ensure that the council’s financial arrangements comply with statutory requirements in terms of accounting, financial control, treasury management and tax compliance.

Key duties of the Chief Accountant will include:

• Lead and manage the preparation of the annual accounts’ closedown process.
• To provide financial advice to senior officers and elected members.
• Lead and manage the preparation of the council’s statutory accounts.
• Develop and maintain the council’s capital strategy.
• Develop and maintain the council’s treasury management system.
• To be the council’s technical lead on all aspects of financial accounting.
• Lead on Tax and VAT.

Required experience of the Chief Accountant:

• Fully qualified finance professional (CIPFA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent).
• Extensive experience within a Local Authority or similar complex public sector organisation.
• Strong understanding and in-depth knowledge of Local Authority financial accounting and reporting standards.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and develop a team including training and development.

Click the apply button above for your opportunity to be considered for this role. Alternatively, visit our contact page where you can get in touch with the dedicated recruitment partner for this campaign, Adam Rouse.

Principal Financial Accountant
£60,000
2 positions available
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Purpose of the Principal Financial Accountant opportunity:

• To lead a professionally focused corporate finance team.
• Provide financial and commercial advice and support across a range of directorates.
• To ensure the council produces the necessary information and control mechanisms to ensure compliance with statutory regulations.

Key duties and responsibilities of the Principal Financial Accountant will include:

• To assist and support the Chief Accountant in providing strategic financial direction.
• Lead on the delivery of high-quality, efficient financial services and regulations to support the delivery of corporate aims and objectives.
• To support and represent the city council strategic objectives.
• Ensure statutory accounts are prepared accurately and on time in line with regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to the development and oversee the treasury management activities.

Required experience of the Principal Financial Accountant:

• A fully qualified finance professional (CIPFA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent).
• Experience in statutory reporting and treasury management.
• Strong knowledge of corporate financial policies and strategies. 
• Experience of implementing financial strategies.
• Strong hands-on technical experience in financial accounting.

Click the apply button above for your opportunity to be considered for this role. Alternatively, visit our contact page where you can get in touch with the dedicated recruitment partner for this campaign, Adam Rouse.

Finance Business Partner
£43,693 - £49,764
1 position available
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Purpose of the Finance Business Partner opportunity:

• To support the delivery of an integrated, robust financial planning process.
• To support the provision of high-quality, accurate, relevant and timely monitoring and forecasting information.
• Provide financial advice and guidance to stakeholders.

Key duties and responsibilities of the Finance Business Partner will include:

• To provide strategic financial and commercial advice, support and information. 
• To deliver high-quality, efficient financial, accounting and budgeting services to support the council.
• To support with and lead on the delivery of the medium term financial planning.
• Provide strategic analysis and financial advice to stakeholders across the council.
• Produce and present monthly management accounts, identifying key trends and making recommendations.
• Lead budget setting and support completion of the annual statement of accounts.
• Provide clear, accurate financial information for council committees.

Required experience of the Finance Business Partner:

• A fully qualified finance professional (CIPFA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a Local Authority or wider Public Sector finance environment.
• Strong knowledge/understanding of public sector finance (including frameworks/budgeting/reporting).
• A background in Financial Management/Management Accounts.
• Demonstrated success in business partnering – building strong relationships and driving strategic decision-making.

Click the apply button above for your opportunity to be considered for this role. Alternatively, visit our contact page where you can get in touch with the dedicated recruitment partner for this campaign, Adam Rouse.

Financial Accountant
£43,693 - £49,764
3 positions available
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Purpose of the Financial Accountant opportunity:

• As a Financial Accountant, you will support the delivery of excellent financial reporting, treasury management, and taxation services. 
• You will assist in driving improvements in our clients financial control environment and identify and report on risks and opportunities. 
• Reporting to the Principal Financial Accountant, you will provide technical guidance and support to the team of qualified and part-qualified accountants as well as the wider organisation.

Key duties and responsibilities of the Financial Accountant will include:

• Assist in mentoring a team of accountants, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Support statutory reporting processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Assist in treasury management activities, ensuring effective cash flow and investment strategies.
• Support taxation activities, ensuring compliance and optimizing tax strategies.
• Help drive improvements in the financial control environment, identifying and mitigating risks.
• Delivering statutory financial accounts and working with external auditors.

Required experience of the Financial Accountant:

• A fully qualified finance professional (CIPFA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge/understanding of public sector finance.
• A proven track record of training and motivating staff/a team.
• Hands-on technical experience in financial accounting.

Click the apply button above for your opportunity to be considered for this role. Alternatively, visit our contact page where you can get in touch with the dedicated recruitment partner for this campaign, Adam Rouse.

Assistant Financial Accountant
£27,711 - £37,938
1 position available
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Purpose of the Assistant Financial Accountant opportunity:

• To support the delivery of an integrated, robust financial planning process.
• To support the provision of high-quality, accurate, relevant and timely monitoring and forecasting information.
• Provide financial advice and guidance to stakeholders.

Key duties and responsibilities of the Assistant Financial Accountant will include:

• Support statutory reporting processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Assist the financial accountant in treasury management activities.
• To provide effective financial and accounting analysis.
• To provide analysis and financial advice to stakeholders.
• To contribute towards the delivery of the council’s statutory Statement of Accounts.
• Support taxation activities, ensuring compliance and optimizing tax strategies.
• Help drive improvements in the financial control environment, identifying and mitigating risks.
• Delivering statutory financial accounts and working with external auditors.

Required experience of the Assistant Financial Accountant:

• AAT qualified (or equivalent) with a solid foundation in financial processes and systems.
• Proven experience within accounting and budgetary control.
• Strong technical experience.

Click the apply button above for your opportunity to be considered for this role. Alternatively, visit our contact page where you can get in touch with the dedicated recruitment partner for this campaign, Adam Rouse.