Location
London Borough of Sutton, The Old Rectory, Festival Walk, Carshalton.

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£67,984 per annum

About the Role
Join a senior leadership position within the Shared Finance Service (SFS) supporting both the London Borough of Sutton and the Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames. You will work in a peer-led model alongside another Financial Reporting Manager, each responsible for the financial integrity and statutory accounts of one of the two authorities. Reporting to the Head of Financial Reporting & Control, your primary focus will be leading the annual closing process and producing the Statement of Accounts for your assigned Council. You will provide high-level technical expertise on balance sheet, grants, and collection fund matters, acting as a key advisor to the S151 officer and Assistant Director. This role offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative, high-performing environment that values financial governance and strategic insight.

About the Borough
Working for Sutton and Kingston councils means engaging with two high-performing London Boroughs through shared services. Both boroughs offer flexible working arrangements, supporting a balance between professional and personal life. Sutton is known for excellent schools, green spaces, and a thriving cultural heritage, governed by a Liberal Democrat Administration with ambitious plans to maintain its status as a great place to live and work. Kingston is a Royal borough with historic charm, excellent schools, and vibrant retail and green spaces, also led by a Liberal Democrat Administration focused on creating a greener, fairer, safer, and more inclusive community.

About the Service and Team
The Financial Reporting & Control team manages financial reporting, systems, control, and tax as part of the Shared Finance Service for both boroughs. The team is responsible for producing timely and accurate annual statements of accounts. The Shared Finance Service aims to add value and inspire success, with this role playing a key part in delivering those ambitions.

Our Offer to You
We provide a supportive, friendly, and collaborative environment that encourages career growth and development. Your ideas and contributions will be valued by a dynamic and experienced management team. Benefits include generous annual leave (26-31 days plus bank holidays, pro-rata if part-time), enhanced family leave, two volunteering days per year, flexible working schemes, learning and development opportunities, discounts on local amenities, interest-free season ticket loans, Local Government Pension Scheme, bicycle loan and cycle to work schemes, Zipcar access, and confidential health and wellbeing support.

Experience
- Extensive experience in closing the accounts of a large Local Authority.
- Deep understanding of the CIPFA Code and statutory reporting frameworks.
- Proven ability to provide high-level technical expertise in financial reporting, balance sheet, grants, and collection fund.

About you
- CCAB (or equivalent) qualified professional.
- Collaborative leader able to work closely with peer managers and support staff.
- Passionate about line managing, coaching, and mentoring to develop talent within the finance profession.
- Strong strategic communication skills to interpret complex legislation and provide clear advice to senior decision-makers.
- Committed to maintaining robust financial governance and protecting public funds.
- Motivated by working in a high-performing, ambitious environment focused on delivering excellent public services.

Qualifications
- CCAB or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
- In-depth knowledge of Local Authority accounting standards and statutory requirements.