Capital Accountant

Teignbridge District Council are looking to recruit a Financial Accountant. This is to provide a complete financial service including responsibility for the sound and accurate recording and reporting of all financial matters relating to the Authority for the Committees/Services designated to the Accountant.

Location: Devon

Set-up: Hybrid

Rate: TBC

Duration: 6 months contract

Relevant info:

• To prepare and assist with the control of the relevant budgets, promote excellence in corporate financial systems and aid the professional development of the Accounting Technician.
• Preparing final accounts in accordance with the relevant CIPFA Code of Practice and including the necessary liaison with External Audit.
• Administration of the treasury management function and councils mortgage systems
• Management of the Councils insurance policies and the investigation, administration and processing of claims and advice to officers

• Managing, developing, overseeing change to and integration of accounting systems, including Payroll
• Preparing and assisting with control (including virements, coding checks etc.) of budgets

Responsibilities

• AAT qualified
• At least 2 years post AAT qualification working within an accountancy/finance office
• Budget setting, budget monitoring and forecasting
• Closure of accounts including production of the annual Statement of Accounts in accordance with the relevant CIPFA Code of Practice
• Experience/Knowledge of working within Local government is highly desirable

At Venn Group, we endeavour to respond to all applications. However due to the volume of applications we receive, if you have not heard from us within 48 hours please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.