The role will assist with production of the council’s Statement of Accounts for publication and audit, helping to ensure that the accounts are produced accurately within statutory deadlines.

You will provide advice and technical guidance to the Finance team and service areas on the treatment of revenue and capital transactions in compliance with accounting rules. The post holder will be responsible for co-ordinating the regular update of financial policies, guidance and procedure notes for all Council employees.

A key aspect of the role is to provide strategic advice to senior managers and officers on tax issues, the supervision of VAT claims and dealing with HM Customs & Excise on all VAT matters.

You will be responsible for reconciling the Council’s revenue Budget for the current financial year and co-ordination of Fees and Charges information for the annual Cabinet and Council reports.

The post holder will identify and lead on projects within Finance Services to streamline and improve processes employed within the Service and the Council.

VACANCY CLOSES 27 JANUARY 2019.