Statutory & Technical Accounting Manager

About Arun District:

Arun District, situated on the picturesque south coast of West Sussex, is one of seven districts within the county. It is bordered by Chichester to the west, Horsham to the north, and Worthing and Adur to the east. The northern part of Arun District falls within the stunning South Downs National Park (SDNP).

The district boasts many miles of beautiful coastline and is home to vibrant towns, parishes, and villages. The community of people and businesses within Arun makes it a dynamic and thriving area. For more information about our district's population and attractions, visit Sussex by the Sea.

Why Join Us:

This is an exciting time to join Arun District Council. We are embarking on major change projects that will drive our progress and ensure the vitality of the council. We have ambitious goals for our organisation, and every member of our staff plays a crucial role in delivering our vision, values, and objectives.

We are dedicated to making a difference for those who live, work, and visit Arun, and you could be that difference. Each role and employee at Arun is integral to our ambitious 2022-2026 Council Vision, "A Better Future."

About the Role:

We are seeking a qualified and experienced finance professional to join our team. The key responsibilities include:

• Leading the management of the annual final accounts closedown project, resulting in the production of the audited accountability statements (the statement of accounts, the annual governance statement, and the narrative statement).
• Providing expert, technical, and commercial financial advice to members, the corporate leadership team, and officers at all levels to support sound decision-making on matters of financial governance and propriety.
• Ensuring the completion of all relevant reporting, including committee reports, government returns, and the preparation of anti-fraud and anti-money laundering policies.
• Monitoring the effectiveness of existing financial governance and financial prevention policies, identifying deficiencies, and reporting to senior management and members to agree on improvement responses.
• Supporting the DS151 Officer in delivering a busy finance function with 50 budget holders and multiple reporting stakeholders, including public published reporting.

About You:

We are looking for a candidate who meets the following criteria:

• Qualified accountant with full membership of a UK chartered accountancy body (Essential).
• Up-to-date technical knowledge of local government finance and accounting standards (Essential).
• Successful track record of establishing a corporate and service performance culture, with a desire to continually improve standards and performance (Essential).
• Experience in financial management and budget planning, including setting and managing the budget for a service group (Essential).
• Experienced finance leader with strong financial and commercial skills (Essential).
• Excellent communication skills, able to explain complex financial issues diplomatically (Essential).
• Strong negotiation skills and detailed knowledge of the local authorities' financial climate (Essential).

Apply:

For more information about the role, please contact Jack Murphy at Allen Lane for a confidential discussion.

To apply, please submit your CV and a supporting statement (no more than 2 pages) explaining why you are interested in this role, what you can bring to it, and highlighting your relevant experience and suitability.

Closing Date: 12 January 2025 at 23:59

Equal Opportunity:

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, supporting the guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ex-armed forces candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role.

Join Arun District Council and be part of shaping a better future for our community.