Financial Accounting Manager
- Recruiter
- Michael Page
- Location
- Bristol
- Salary
- £35000 - £40000 per annum
- Posted
- 03 Jan 2019
- Closes
- 01 Feb 2019
- Ref
- 13979951/001
- Contact
- Sophie Willis
- Job role
- Financial accountant
- Sector
- Public sector
- Contract type
- Contract
- Hours
- Part time
- Experience level
- Manager
Michael Page Finance are pleased to be working with a Public Sector organisation based in North Bristol, to appoint a Financial Accounting Manager in to their team on a 12 month fixed term contract.
Client Details
Michael Page Finance are pleased to be working with a Public Sector organisation based in North Bristol, to appoint a Financial Accounting Manager in to their team on a 12 month fixed term contract.
Description
To provide financial accounting management and support that meets the needs of each organisation, while being fully compliant with relevant accounting standards (including HM Treasury's Financial Reporting Manual).
The post is being recruited to on a 1-year fixed term basis, to provide cover while the permanent post-holder is on secondment.
Key Work Areas:
Work collaboratively within the Financial Accounting team, with particular focus as follows:
- Management of two members of staff; the Capital Accounting Officer and the Financial Accounting Officer.
- Reviewing monthly reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts, prepared by the Capital Accounting Officer and Financial Accounting Officer, and ensuring timely identification and resolution of reconciling items.
- Providing advice and guidance to colleagues regarding adherence with financial accounting standards and internal guidance.
- Co-ordinating the interim and year-end accounts preparation process, including preparing working papers and the initial draft accounts.
- Liaising with internal and external audit, including providing evidence to support sample testing.
- Completion of financial accounting data requests.
- Contributing to the continual improvement of financial accounting processes and systems.
Prepare for the implementation of significant new accounting standard - IFRS 16 Leases.
Profile
In particular, the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate knowledge, understanding and practical experience of:
- finance systems.
- analysing transactions, identifying and correcting errors.
- ensuring compliance with financial accounting policies and procedures.
Job Offer
- A basic salary of up to £40,000.
- Subsidised Parking.
- Competitive holiday / pension contribution.