Accountancy Manager

Hyndburn Borough Council ,
Accrington, Lancashire
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Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £38,813 per annum

Overview

Hyndburn Borough Council has an exciting opportunity for an Accountancy Manager to join our team based in Accrington . You will be working on a full time, permanent basis (37 Hours per week) and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £38,813 to £41,675 per annum plus great company benefits including Casual Car User Allowance. About us: Hyndburn is a great place to work, with its historic market towns, stunning landscapes and a commitment to an organisational culture where people can thrive. The Accountancy Manager role: Together with the Head of Accountancy, for whom you may be required to deputise, you will deliver an effective and professional accountancy service. What will you be doing as our Accountancy Manager? - Proactively manage the Council’s cash flow to significantly reduce the cost of short-term borrowing. - Develop analysis tools to predict the level of cash flow at any given point and seek to match cash resources with commitments. - Assist in the management of the Month end Process, ensuring tasks are properly allocated and deadlines met. - Organise and improve the month end timetable to ensure the process is completed efficiently. - Management of the Year-end Process, ensuring tasks are properly allocated and deadlines met. - Produce the Statement of Accounts in sufficient time to allow for Managerial review in advance of the statutory deadline. - Assist in the production and review of Business Cases submitted to Finance. - Develop methodologies for the production of Business Cases to assist Service Managers determine the cost and return on investments. - Manage on behalf of the Finance Team a number of major improvements to the Council’s Financial Processes or Business Processes. - Participate in the procurement of a new or significantly upgraded financial system and take a lead role in implementation of the new system. Key requirements to become our Accountancy Manager: - CCAB or CIMA Qualification. - Evidence of CPD. - Experience of managing cash flow and reducing costs by effective management of payments and receipts. - Experience of managing, motivating and leading a team. - Good Knowledge of the operation of a debtors and creditors system and processes. - Excellent interpersonal skills. - Well-developed oral and written communication skills. - Ability to provide clear advise on complex technical matters. - Ability to manage workload to achieve results within tight deadlines. - Ability to maintain high standards of working papers/ documentation. - Ability to interpret and apply relevant professional guidance. - High level of ability in Microsoft Excel and Access and report writing abilities on Accountancy systems. - Ability to manage a range of activities and to work to competing deadlines. - Regular and Reliable Service, (the Council does not wish to employ individuals who have a poor history of attendance at work, where there is no underlying medical reason for the absence). - A commitment to customer care and equal opportunities and an understanding of how to put these into practice. What we can offer you as our Accountancy Manager? We offer a fantastic benefits package, including flexible working, subsidised car loan or lease, free parking, access to the local government pension scheme, health and wellbeing support, generous leave entitlement (up to 33 days per annum including Christmas closure) and payment of your professional membership fees. Closing date: 14th April 2020 If you are as passionate about delivering results as we are, and if you want to join the team as our Accountancy Manager and make a real difference, we want to hear from you

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