Revenue Accounting Taxation Manager

Job Description:

Revenue Accounting & Taxation Manager required for our public sector client

Temporary role initially for 3 months

Full time role 

Overall Purpose of Role: 

• Maximise resources available to the Council using specialist knowledge in corporate finance, government policy and local authority finance legislation.
• Ensure the Council complies with indirect taxation requirements.
• Provide strong and decisive leadership, training, and development to members of staff in line with the council’s ‘Vision & Values’ and ‘Leadership Qualities’ that enables them to do their best work resulting in high levels of people and organisational performance.

Key Activities

• Plan, manage and lead the process by which revenue monitoring reports are prepared and reported to the elected Mayor and members.
• Prepare & review relevant working papers for the statement of accounts, including timely responses to auditors.
• Identify areas of risk and opportunity and execute appropriate responses.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the Council’s financial strategy.
• Provide Elected Members and Senior Managers with information and advice to inform policy decisions on overall financial strategy.
• Provide support and expertise to finance team colleagues and service-based staff or other groups.
• Act as a point of expertise in the organisation and provide advice and support.
• Manage and develop approximately 4 x council employees who are responsible for preparing revenue accounts, corporate budget monitoring, and taxation.

Experience required:

Substantial experience of the following in a large organisation:

• Accounting processes
• Financial planning
• Understanding and interpreting legislation
• Handling large volumes of data
• Considerable experience of using spreadsheets at an advanced level.
• Qualified accountant (CIPFA, ICA, ACCA, CIMA) with 2 years post qualification experience.
• Previous experience in a similar role