Corporate Accountant

Corporate  Accountant 
MM1 -  £42,909 - £54,333
Full time - 36 hours  (Enfield offers a hybrid working arrangement. With an expectation that staff will be in the office a couple of times per month).
Following the appointment of a new senior leadership team in Finance we are expanding and adapting to create a supportive team that anticipates and collaboratively solves problems, helping us deliver an ambitious programme that reaches across all areas of local authority operation and interest.
The Corporate Accountant will report to the Deputy Chief Accountant and will support on a range of areas within Corporate Accountancy team as well as the closure of accounts –

- Supporting on specific financial accounting areas such as VAT & CIS Returns, Taxation, Balance Sheet Reconciliations & Monitoring including support on closure of accounts, reviewing and challenging financial controls and associated processes,  and providing financial guidance and support to services across the Council.
- Taking ownership of specific finance processes to ensure all officers are appropriately trained able to carry out these processes in a consistent and efficient manner.
- Ensure that the areas of the Accounts for which the officer is responsible for is accounted for in line with Internal Financing Reporting Standards and CIPFA’s Code of Practice for Local Government Accounting.
- Pro-Actively seek opportunities to improve the financial support the service provides to the Council.

To be suitable for the role you need to have a CCAB or CIMA accountancy qualification or must be finalist for such a qualification with a high level of finance systems and accounting skills. You must possess excellent communication skills and an exceptional knowledge of Microsoft Excel and data analysis. 
Any local government Corporate Accountancy experience is highly welcomed.
Joining Enfield means you’ll have a real opportunity to grow within your role and take your ambitions further. Talent is highly valued, so just show us what you can do. You’ll find Enfield to be a positive and welcoming place to work. You’ll be part of a team of committed people who support one another each day and are proud of the trusted, knowledgeable services they provide.
Contact Details - 
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Jasjit Darcy on 0208 132 2797 or email  jasjit.darcy@enfield.gov.uk for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to the team.
If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Farida Uddin on 0208 132 1027 or email  farida.uddin@enfield.gov.uk

We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV.
We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click here to find out more.
Why it's great to work for Enfield Council:

- An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas.
- A blend of remote and office based working for most roles. 
- Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months.
- Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods. 
- Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family.
- Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work.
- 1 month paid sabbatical for Children’s Social Workers 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered.