Lead Accountant

This is an exciting opportunity for the right person to carry out a significant, influencing and reporting corporate role.

Key Responsibilities of the Role include:

• Supporting local management to ensure that appropriate financial controls are implemented as well as leading specific compliance activity as required.
• Dealing with the Collection Fund for Council Tax and Business Rates
• Assisting with the annual Statement of Accounts process
• Preparation of ad-hoc financial analysis or performance of accounting research as required to support key management decisions

You will be working with the Council’s Financial Controller to identify and make improvements to existing processes and systems for the collection and reporting of financial information for the Council.

This role is suitable for flexible working subject to the needs of the service.