Head of Year-End Financial Accounts - 6 month FTC
- Recruiter
- Michael Page Finance
- Location
- Wales, Cardiff
- Salary
- £51799 - £60002 per annum
- Posted
- 15 Jun 2022
- Closes
- 13 Jul 2022
- Ref
- JN -062022-5638104
- Contact
- Ross Brown
- Job Title
- Financial Controller
- Category
- Public Sector
- Experience Levels
- Manager
- Contract Type
- Temporary
- Hours
- Full Time
This will be an initial 6 month FTC with the requirement to visit the office 2x per week.
Client Details
My client is a large complex Public Sector organisation based in Cardiff
Description
Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Head of Year-End Financial Accounts is key in providing technical and policy advice to the Organisation.
Key Duties
Year End Financial Accounting
Responsible for the organisations financial year end, including:
- preparation of the statutory Annual Report & Financial Statements to the agreed timetable, including compilation of and liaison with departments responsible for the elements of the Annual Report, and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements
- all external audit briefing papers and Committee papers required as part of the year end, including briefing to and sign-off from Director of Financial and Chief Financial Officer;
- the successful completion of the annual external audit, including acting as first point of contact with external auditors. This includes leading the on-boarding of new external auditors for the year ending 31 July 2022.
- oversight of all year end accounting transactions and balance sheet reconciliations, which must be undertaken in a timely manner and in accordance with relevant accounting standards.
- ensuring the Financial Statements of organisations Subsidiaries are prepared on a timely basis
- the consolidation of subsidiaries and joint ventures into the organisations financial statements
- ensuring all changes in accounting standards are reflected in the financial statements
- Ensure standard operating procedures for financial accounting and regulatory reporting activities are documented and maintained, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, and maintaining a cycle of review
- Responsible for the preparation of other annual regulatory reports, including the Charity Commission return, where possible
- Responsible for the communication of the application of accounting standards and providing guidance and training to Finance colleagues as and when required.
- Contribute to the preparation of the other regulatory Returns, providing Financial Statements data and insight into transactions wherever relevant
General Duties
- Line management of Direct Reports, and delivery of key objectives via a wider team. Be a key member of the wider Financial Reporting team of 13 staff that are responsible for management and financial accounts, bringing external knowledge and experience to the team
- Providing clear communication and in-depth support by quickly building and maintaining excellent relationships across the organisation
- Continually strive to improve the quality and timeliness of financial information to all stakeholders.
- Play a key role in the continued development of finance processes and policies.
- Ensure that an understanding of the importance of confidentiality is applied when undertaking all duties.
- Abide by organisational policies on Health and Safety and Equality and Diversity.
- Perform other duties occasionally which are not included above, but which will be consistent with the role.
Profile
Qualifications and Education
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Customer Service, Communication and Team Working
Job Offer
Immediate start
Salary £51799 - £60022 + benefits ( the role is appointable at the bottom of the scale)
Hybrid working- its expected that you will visit the office 2x per week (potentially more in the early part of the contract)
6 month initial Fixed Term Contract