Full job descriptionMy client is looking for a CCAB qualified accountant with a background in Local Government and Capital finance to join their team on a permanent basis. Reporting into the Head of Finance, the role will take responsibility for providing expert advice and guidance regarding the Councils’ Capital Programme and Commercial programmes. You will also take responsibility for leading and managing the development of the Capital investment programmes as well as provide commercial finance support to a number of Council programmes and will be recognised as an expert in commercial finance models.

Day to day the role duties will include:
*Lead and coordinate the development of Capital Investment Programmes.
*Identify and implement suitable financing options for capital investment and commercial programmes
*Provide support, advice and challenge to significant Council commercial activities, including provision of financial modelling and viability testing, and delivering expert advice regarding commercial delivery vehicles
*Lead on the development of a multi year Capital Programme and detailed Budgets, identifying appropriate financing options and setting out clear implications for the revenue budget
*Lead on producing accurate and useful capital finance reports and analysis for use at Strategic Management and Governance Boards
*Lead and coordinate the end of year closing of accounts processes for Capital and ensure all capital transactions are appropriately reflected in the Council’s accounts
*Co-ordinate the completion of statutory returns or ad hoc requests for information relating to the Councils’ capital programmes or commercial activities

To be considered for the role you will need to be a CCAB qualified accountant as well as have some experience in Capital Finance within Local Government.

This is a permanent role with 1 day a week required in the office. The salary being offered is £54,000 - £60,000