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Surrey County Council
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Claremont Park, Surrey
Strategic Capital Accountant
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £61,463 - £69,514 per annum |
Overview
With a new Community Vision for Surrey and Organisational Strategy, we have made huge strides over the past year, implementing a transformation programme and an ambitious capital programme that will fundamentally change the way we work, for the benefit of Surrey residents. The challenge is huge, the opportunities even greater. Our Finance Improvement Programme is redefining the way we work as partners with the wider organisation. You will be at the forefront of excellent financial management, transformation and income generation, part of a team working to deliver great services to the community and to ensure our finances are sustainable. If this excites you, then this opportunity is for you You will be the council's lead for capital financial planning and management, working with services to improve the council's capital governance and to plan and manage an ambitious 5-year capital investment programme aligned to our Asset and Place Strategy. You will play a key role in the development of the council's Capital Strategy and Treasury Management Strategy, as well as contributing to the production of the council's published statement of accounts. A fully qualified accountant, you will have knowledge and expertise in capital finance. Your sector background is less important to us – what we are looking for is an individual with excellent financial acumen combined with strong communication, relationship-building and influencing skills. You will be able to guide the development of a complex multi-year capital programme and have the presentation skills to enable a range of audiences to grasp the key financial issues. Please find the job profile attached to the bottom of this advert. Additional information Contact details For an informal discussion or to apply for the role please contact Mark Hak-Sanders by e-mail. We look forward to receiving your application. Additional information The job advert closes at 23:59 on 19/04/2020. Interviews will take place on weeks commencing 27th April and 4th May and may be held by phone or Skype. Please note that Surrey County Council's headquarters, where this role is currently based, will be phasing a relocation back into Surrey starting at the end of this year to support our Community Vision 2030. You will benefit from a local government salary related pension, and a variety of other benefits. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit MyBenefits for Surrey County Council staff . Surrey County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under-represented groups This post has been designated as a politically restricted post in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.