Financial Accountant
Michael Page Cardiff
About Our Client
Our client is a high profile Public Sector organisation based in commuting distance of Cardiff and Swansea. They offer flexible working patters and amazing benefits.
Job Description
Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Financial Accountant plays a pivotal role in the success of the finance department.The Financial Accountant will be responsible for;Capital Accountancy
- Develop and maintain capital investment plans including identifying funding sources and arrange the prioritisation of projects.
- Prepare and manage the annual capital budget, to include cost forecasts, schedules and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with strategic priorities.
- Monitor the implementation of capital projects, ensuring adherence to budgetary constraints, and provide regular information to stakeholders to assist decision making.
- Maintain adequate liquidity to meet financial obligations, i.e. operational and capital funding needs.
- Arrange the investment of surplus funds in accordance with the Treasury Management Strategy and Scheme of Delegations.
- Assist in managing the debt portfolio, overseeing arrangements to monitor debt and interest payments.
- Responsible for the Services' banking arrangements, including contractual and relationship management.
- Actively support the closure of accounts process and the preparation of the statutory statement of accounts by taking responsibility for the completion of relevant statements and disclosures contained within.
- Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards (e.g. IFRS), regulations, and CIPFA Codes of practice.
- Co-ordinate with auditors during the statutory audit and completion of the internal audit plan to ensure compliance and successful opinions.
- Responsible for dealing with HMRC on aspects of VAT and tax, overseeing accurate completion of relevant returns within deadline.
- Responsible for the financial accounting system, ensuring functionality and integration with internal systems, i.e. payroll, procurement, banking and finance.
- Assume supervisory responsibilities for the capital control team and to resolve operational and performance issues.
- A Professional qualification in accounting (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or CIPFA)
- Proven experience in budgeting, financial control, analysis and reporting.
- Hands on experience with finance and banking systems, including administration and trouble shooting.
- Hands on experience in financial control ensuring the integrity of financial operations, compliance and accurate financial reporting.
- Strong commitment to ethical standards and continuous professional development.uccessful Financial Accountant should have:
- A competitive salary in the range of £42,400 - £43,400 per annum
- Generous holiday entitlement of 30 days (rising to 35 after 5 years) + Bank Holidays
- Access to a Local Government Pension Scheme
- hybrid working - 1 day a week in the office
- other excellent benefits
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