Job Details
Walsall Council are looking for a Lead accountant To be responsible for delivering a first class, value for money financial service that meets the legal, financial and Council aims and objectives to meet our customer requirements in accordance with Finance and Contract Procedure Rules.
. To deputise, in the absence of or in place of, the Deputy Head of Finance/Head of Finance or
other managers where necessary
3. To provide high quality financial information to senior management up to and including
Executive Directors to allow decision-making.
4. To present financial information to a range of audiences, including contentious information to
Scrutiny panels and other public meetings.
5. To represent Walsall Council at regional meetings and on regional projects as appropriate
6. To effectively manage yourself and the staff for which you are responsible, including
ensuring at all times the following
7. Written procedures for all team roles are prepared and monitored
8. Deadlines are effectively managed, prioritised and met
9. Adequate staff cover to ensure maintenance of an effective finance service both within the
team and across the finance service where appropriate
10.Resources aims, objectives and priorities are met
11.Performance is maintained, managed and reported in line with EPA guidelines
12.Service improvement, change management and process developments are implemented,
provide lead support to the Council’s Transformation programme.
13.All duties must be undertaken within the Council’s Equal Opportunities policy and with
regard to the Code of Conduct
14.All duties must be undertaken within national and local Health & Safety Regulations policies
on an individual and collective basis
15.To work at all times in accordance with Financial Contract Rules
16.To act at all times with respect, integrity and professionalism ensuring customer needs are
met and services are delivered right, fast and simple
- Experience of budget setting techniques and processes
- Experience of providing accountancy services within a large
- Experience of management accounting A/I 3
Payrate: £250.00-£300.00 umbrella a day +