Corporate Accountant

Eden Brown Synergy are working with a Local Authority in North London who are looking to appoint a Corporate Accountant on a permanent basis.

The role is full time, to start ASAP and paying -45,393 - -57,477 per annum (depending on experience)

The Council offers hybrid working and a wide range of benefits.

The role:

The Council are looking for a Corporate Accountant to join their Corporate Accountancy team. Reporting to the Deputy Chief Accountant, you will play a vital role in strengthening the Council''s financial reporting framework, improving financial controls, and supporting the delivery of their ambitious programme of work.

What you''ll be doing:

This role focuses on the Council''s accounting responsibilities relating to fixed assets, a key and high profile area of the accounts with a diverse workload. This is not just a technical accounting post you will also have the opportunity to work closely with services across the Council, offering a blend of technical and business partnering responsibilities.

In this role, you will also:

* Support the closure of accounts, review financial controls, and drive improvements to key financial processes.
* Lead, maintain and continuously improve IFRS 16 lease accounting processes, ensuring strong controls and comprehensive supporting documentation are in place.
* Supporting the Deputy Chief Accountant in overseeing the Council''s Property, Plant and Equipment (PPE) finance processes, ensuring accuracy, consistency and compliance.
* Ensure compliance with IFRS and CIPFA''s Code of Practice for Local Government Accounting for all areas under your responsibility.
* Provide insightful financial guidance to services across the Council, championing strong financial governance and consistency.
* Proactively identify opportunities to enhance the financial support and insight we provide as a Corporate Finance team.

About you:
The Council are looking for someone with the right blend of technical expertise, curiosity, and a collaborative mindset.

You will bring:
* A CCAB or CIMA qualification, or part qualified status with a commitment to completing your studies.
* Strong financial accounting skills, particularly in relation to fixed asset accounting.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with complex data.
* Local government corporate accountancy experience is highly desirable, but not essential.

Please only apply for this role if you have all the skills, knowledge and experience as mentioned above.

Thank you

Charlotte

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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