LEAD ACCOUNTANT

Are you motivated, enthusiastic, see change as an opportunity to develop and improve the way we work?  Then Rugby Borough Council is the place to be…

Here at Rugby Borough Council, we’re growing. In fact, we’re proud to be one of the fastest growing towns in the country, with some exciting commercial developments. This has all been made possible thanks to our strong financial position.

We have a strong, collaborative and supportive culture that enables everyone to grow and develop. Ensuring employees have a positive work life balance is really important to us. We have an agile working policy, which enables our people to work flexibly either at home and/or in the main Town Hall.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Accountant who wants to be part of a new exciting and supportive team. 

Responsibilities will include; 

• The annual budget setting process for the Housing Revenue Account ensuring that the council’s strategic objectives for financial matters are also met in the medium term through effective planning 

• To support the production of financial strategies including the Medium Term Financial Strategy, Medium Term Financial Plan, Housing Business Plan, Treasury Management Strategy and Capital Strategy.

• To act as the Council’s expert on all financial matters relating to: Housing Revenue Account, Treasury Management and Collection Fund

• Manage and co-ordinate the Housing Revenue Accounts revenue and capital budget monitoring, including preparation of reports for Leadership Team and Committees.

• Provide a proactive internal financial advisory service to the Council across a range of major corporate initiatives, projects and schemes.

• The Council’s Treasury Management activities and Council Strategy

• All VAT implications in respect of payments made and income received.

• To play a significant and leading role in the closure of the Council’s annual accounts and production of the Statement of Accounts, for the General Fund, the Housing Revenue Account and collection fund, plus the Whole of Government Accounts.

If you are positive, driven and are interested in delivering and embedding change whilst providing a high standard of financial support then this is the move for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary 29 days annual leave, 8 Bank Holidays, 2 extra statutory days and 1 locally agreed day Generous pension scheme Hybrid working Structured Induction Program Learning and Development opportunities Regular performance reviews Payment of professional subscription for approved professionals Family Friendly Policies Independent Support for your health & wellbeing Generous compassionate leave Cycle to Work scheme

For an informal discussion about this role, please call Paul Conway, Finance Manager on 01788 533405.

If you are interested in applying for this role, please submit your CV and supporting statement to recruitment@rugby.gov.uk