Finance manager technical

One of our local authority clients are currently recruiting for a Finance Manager - Technical. This is a temporary contract for 7 months with possible further extension based on budget and performance. Main Purpose of Post/Job Summary To be the key member of the Finance team with full knowledge of technical accounting, Treasury, Collection Fund, the Balance Sheet and VAT for the Council. Duties and Responsibilities * To be the Council rsquo;s expert on the treasury function ensuring full compliance with legislative requirements. * To advise on the appropriate levels of resources for the financing of capital and revenue expenditure and to ensure that those resources available are maximised. * To lead in the closure of the Council rsquo;s Accounts, completing specified disclosure notes and maintaining detailed working papers. * To take a lead in ensuring the proper administration of financial affairs and monitor compliance with relevant financial standards and legislation, whilst supporting the delivery of a programme of continuous improvement. * To act as the finance lead on the Collection Fund, ensuring regular contact with the Coventry and Warwickshire Business Rates Pool and providing quarterly performance forecasts to both Members and the Pool. * To be responsible for Treasury Management practices, policies and strategy including reporting to relevant Committees. * To complete all relevant statutory financial returns. * To approve specified Balance Sheet reconciliations and support direct reports with allocated reconciliations, ensuring completion to a monthly timetable and with all relevant supporting documentation. * To ensure the Council rsquo;s general ledger system is adequately maintained and to develop its functionality to improve financial management and to encourage efficient methods of working. * To manage and provide oversight of insurance claims effectively on behalf of the Council. The above is a brief overview of the role, details and specification will be provided should you be successful. If interested in this position, please send your CV to Jahker Miah at Coyle Personnel Ltd