An opportunity has arisen for a technically strong accountant to join the financial accounting team responsible for the production of the statutory financial statements.

In this role, you will provide technical advice on the preparation of the statutory financial statements in accordance with the CIPFA Code of Practice.

You should be at a minimum working towards a CCAB qualification or AAT qualified with extensive experience and have detailed knowledge of the technical and strategic framework within which local government operates. In particular, experience in producing the year-end accounts for a local authority is essential. 

The successful candidate must possess excellent communication skills and the ability to form effective working relationships.

Key aspects of the role include:

* co-ordinating the closure of accounts, liaising across the Council and with the Council's external auditors as necessary, and ensuring that it is done in accordance with statutory and best practice requirements

* assisting the Group Finance Manager to secure, on behalf of the Section 151 officer, the proper financial administration across the Council including optimisation of the Council's resources

* contributing actively in the overall management of Financial Services

* providing professional financial advice and attendance at appropriate meetings and working groups

For an informal discussion, please contact Colette Tyrell, Group Finance Manager (Financial Accounting, Capital and Treasury Management) on 01924 306418.

For further information please visit: www.wakefield.gov.uk and search for job reference 225208. Alternatively, you can contact the Recruitment Line on 0345 8506506 (typetalk calls welcome).

Closing date: 3 May 2019.

Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults whilst promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.