Finance Business Partner

Walsall - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

3 months contract with a local authority

Summary

The Finance Business Partner Technical Accounting is responsible for delivering a comprehensive suite of specialist financial and technical accounting services across the Council. This role provides expert advice on VAT Collection Fund statutory accounting and financial governance while supporting managers budget holders and senior leaders to ensure robust financial management compliance with regulations and effective decision-making. The post holder also contributes to business planning statutory account preparation and continuous improvement in financial processes and systems.

Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality technical accounting services including support with statutory annual accounts and internal financial controls.
Provide expert VAT and Collection Fund advice to senior finance colleagues and service managers.
Ensure financial compliance with legislation accounting standards and corporate governance frameworks.
Support the Councils Section 151 Officer in discharging statutory responsibilities.
Prepare and monitor VAT returns leasing information and Collection Fund forecasts.
Lead on financial support for charities where the Council is trustee including attending charity meetings.

Essential Experience Required

Extensive experience working within a large organization or public sector body (ideally Local Authority).
Strong background in technical accounting including Collection Fund VAT and application of accounting standards.
Experience in budget setting monitoring financial modeling and options appraisal.

Essential Qualifications Required

Full CCAB or CIMA qualification or actively studying toward it (essential).
Evidence of continued professional development (CPD).

Additional Information

Working hours: 37 hours per week
Hybrid working 1-2 days per week in the office
We work on a bi-weekly payment schedule

The role closes soon apply ASAP.

Required Skills:

The Finance Business Partner Technical Accounting is responsible for delivering a comprehensive suite of specialist financial and technical accounting services across the Council

Required Education:

The Finance Business Partner Technical Accounting is responsible for delivering a comprehensive suite of specialist financial and technical accounting services across the Council

3 months contract with a local authoritySummaryThe Finance Business Partner Technical Accounting is responsible for delivering a comprehensive suite of specialist financial and technical accounting services across the Council. This role provides expert advice on VAT Collection Fund statutory accoun...

3 months contract with a local authority

Summary

The Finance Business Partner Technical Accounting is responsible for delivering a comprehensive suite of specialist financial and technical accounting services across the Council. This role provides expert advice on VAT Collection Fund statutory accounting and financial governance while supporting managers budget holders and senior leaders to ensure robust financial management compliance with regulations and effective decision-making. The post holder also contributes to business planning statutory account preparation and continuous improvement in financial processes and systems.

Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality technical accounting services including support with statutory annual accounts and internal financial controls.
Provide expert VAT and Collection Fund advice to senior finance colleagues and service managers.
Ensure financial compliance with legislation accounting standards and corporate governance frameworks.
Support the Councils Section 151 Officer in discharging statutory responsibilities.
Prepare and monitor VAT returns leasing information and Collection Fund forecasts.
Lead on financial support for charities where the Council is trustee including attending charity meetings.

Essential Experience Required

Extensive experience working within a large organization or public sector body (ideally Local Authority).
Strong background in technical accounting including Collection Fund VAT and application of accounting standards.
Experience in budget setting monitoring financial modeling and options appraisal.

Essential Qualifications Required

Full CCAB or CIMA qualification or actively studying toward it (essential).
Evidence of continued professional development (CPD).

Additional Information

Working hours: 37 hours per week
Hybrid working 1-2 days per week in the office
We work on a bi-weekly payment schedule

The role closes soon apply ASAP.

Required Skills:

The Finance Business Partner Technical Accounting is responsible for delivering a comprehensive suite of specialist financial and technical accounting services across the Council

Required Education:

The Finance Business Partner Technical Accounting is responsible for delivering a comprehensive suite of specialist financial and technical accounting services across the Council