Be the technical lead for Financial Accounting serving two of the largest Councils in East Sussex, providing strategic advice to members, Corporate Management Team, their companies, and stakeholders in accordance with the Councils' corporate plan, company business plans, priorities and values. Main

responsibilities:
Annual production of statement of accounts and final accounts Manage Financial Accounts team Responsible for capital accounting and monitoring Develop and maintain expert knowledge of technical accounting and provide advice were necessary Authorise and sign off work Review and improve financial processes Liaise with external partners Control and maintain asset register Be capable of delivering work in these specific financial areas within public finance; VAT, Treasury, cash Flow, Banking, Reconciliation, Council Tax, NNDR, Rent, Collection and Refunds, Insurance and Risk, Charity Accounts Person Specification: CIPFA, CCAB or equivalent qualification essential Educated to degree level essential Key Local Authority knowledge and intelligence essential