Job ref: RO-52719
Location: Number 1 Riverside, Smith Street, Rochdale, OL16 1XU
Salary: £37,890 - £41,881 per annum
Grade: 9
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 18th November 2021
Interview Date: To be arranged
Interview Type: In Person
A vacancy has arisen for a full-time Senior Accountant within the Council’s Commercial Finance Team. The post will involve leading on potential treasury investment options, providing financial support and investment appraisal in respect of the Council’s major capital development projects, and overseeing the monitoring of the Economy Directorate’s capital programme. The role will include:
- Leading on the financial analysis and assessment of treasury management longer-term investment options, researching potential new investment opportunities and proposing options which maximise value for money and balance the risk and rewards of short, medium and long term investments;
- Overseeing the financial monitoring of the Economy Directorate Capital Programme, supporting the production of the Council’s annual Capital, Investment and Disposal Strategy, taking responsibility for the delivery of accurate and robust financial information to support the Council’s statutory and business critical financial functions, including Budget Setting, Budget Monitoring, Closure of Accounts and inputting into key Service and Council wide developments;
- Supporting the Head of Commercial Finance on major capital development projects and key investment financial appraisals, utilisation of sophisticated financial modelling techniques, supporting key stakeholders in the assessment of potential investments, including the quantification of financial implications, including risks and opportunities;
In accordance with Section 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 this post requires the ability to converse at ease with the members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English.
Casual User Car Allowance is payable
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The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects staff to share this commitment.
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Graduated Mandatory Unpaid Leave is applicable for this post, there will be a pay deduction from salary each month equating to 4 days per year. This will be pro rata for part time/part year employees.