Statutory Accountant

Summary: The Statutory Accountant role at Wiltshire Police involves providing financial expertise to support essential services that ensure community safety. The position requires writing and completing the Statement of Accounts, advising on legislative changes, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The role also includes managing audit processes and producing accurate financial information related to capital spending. This position offers opportunities for career development within a supportive and inclusive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Chief Finance Officer in ensuring accurate statutory Annual Accounts.
• Produce initial plans and prioritize activities for year-end accounting.
• Review and interpret statutory and legislative changes, advising the PCC and Chief Constable.
• Implement legislative changes in line with guidance and regulations.
• Act as the contact for audit of the accounts, ensuring timely sign-off by relevant officials.
• Ensure compliance with current regulations and legislation.
• Produce accurate financial information on capital spending monthly.
• Record capital project spending and provide transactional reporting for monitoring.

Key Skills:

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA).
• Demonstrable experience in accounting.
• Experience with Local Authority accounting practices.
• Experience in setting and monitoring budgets.
• Experience in closing annual accounts.
• Experience in managing staff, including performance issues and development.
• Ability to advise senior management on financial matters.

Salary (Rate): £50,931.00

City: Devizes

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other