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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailEast Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work delivering essential local services and making a real difference to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk.
We currently have an opportunity to join East Suffolk CouncilsFinancial Compliance Team as a Finance Compliance Manager.
Your role
Responsible to the Deputy Chief Finance Officer we are looking for an exceptional professional to be responsiblefor the operational management of the Financial Compliance team and oversee the Receivables Payables and Insurance teams. To ensure the team delivers the end of year accounts closure produces the Statement of Accounts compiles the capital programme over the MediumTerm Financial Strategy period completes all monthly reconciliations undertakes daily treasury management function and ensures the council has adequate insurance cover all within accordance of statutory reporting requirements.
In collaboration with colleagues you will ensure that the whole service is delivered in a professional manner in accordance with relevant statutory requirements and policies. Strategically youll develop review and improve strategies policies and/or procedures that reflect changing external and internal requirements and regulations. Contribute to the development of corporate best practice on securing economy efficiency and effectiveness in the use of resources.
To lead on the councils year end closedown process to produce the councils Statement of Accounts ensuring compliance with the Code of Practice on Local Authority Accounting in the United Kingdom (the Code) Internal Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and the statutory reporting deadlines within the Accounts and Audit also formulate and successfully implement accounting policy to react to and preempt changes in legislation.
Other duties will be to deputise for the Chief Finance Officer or Deputy Chief Finance Officer in their absence on matters within the scope of this job description and undertake other duties as may be required from time to time as requested by the Chief Finance Officer or Deputy Chief Finance Officer to protect the councils financial interest.
To promote and adhere to the workplace values of our promote and adhere to the workplace values financial procedures and policies of the council.
What you will need:
We are looking for someone who seeks continuous improvement with service delivery is highly organised and pays attention to detail. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills as you will work closely with operational and backoffice services within the council and external partners to support the delivery of the councils corporate projects and initiatives.
You will be a CCAB qualified finance professional seeking a role in a progressive forwardthinking organisation which offers the opportunity to demonstrate key achievements to date further develop your skills and lead on the delivery of a successful Finance function. The desirable candidate will have change management experience and experience of Local Authority Trading Company set up and operation.
If you have the qualities and experience that we are seeking along with the energy ideas and commitment we would like to hear from you.
Why work for us
East Suffolk Council is a great place to work and there are lots of benefits our employees can access. To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Counciltake a look at our video and hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work (YouTube).
Here are some of the main benefits:
Find more information about what we offer in ourbenefits brochure (pdf).
Most of our teams are working in an agile way with a mixture of home and office working depending on individual preferences and service requirements. If you wish to discuss how that might impact your working arrangements if you were the successful candidate please contact the recruiting manager listed at the bottom of this advert.
For more information
For an informal discussion regarding this post please contact Lorraine Rogers by emailing .
Closing date: 18 April 2025.
Interview date: Week commencing 28 April 2025.
How to apply
Step 1 Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification
Step 3 Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note CVs are not accepted.
For more information check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site (URL).
Required Experience:
Manager
Full-Time