If you are a senior accountant looking for a role with real influence and flexibility, this could be your next step.

This newly created role reflects the importance of strong financial reporting, governance and statutory compliance in an increasingly challenging local government finance environment.

As our Head of Financial Reporting, you will take strategic ownership of how the Council demonstrates transparency, accountability and value for money, embedding high standards that will endure well beyond annual reporting cycles.

As our Head of Financial Reporting, you will:

• Lead on the preparation of the Council’s Statement of Accounts, including liaison with external auditors
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, codes of practice, and statutory reporting requirements
• Support the s151 Officer in discharging statutory responsibilities

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Arthur Parker on 01344 352158, Arthur.parker@bracknell-forest.gov.uk.

For the full job description, including the key areas of responsibilities and accountabilities, please click the 'apply now' button. 

Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

• The Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies (CCAB) Qualified accountant.
• Significant local authority experience in a senior financial role. 
• Understanding of the wide range of operations in a finance department of a local authority with particular reference to preparation of statutory accounts and managing corporate financial systems.
• Leading the compilation of local authority statutory accounts and dealing effectively with external auditor requirements.
• Self-motivated and able to motivate others to consistently achieve results against tight deadlines.
• Ability to communicate clearly, especially through writing clear and concise reports on complex financial issues, with officers of all levels in the Council, Councillors and outside bodies.