Corporate Finance Manager

Rugby, United Kingdom | Posted on 10/09/2026

At Civic Recruitment and Limited, we know that individuals are more than just fixed expenses; they are the cornerstone of every thriving organisation. That’s why we are passionate about transforming recruitment in the public and private sectors.

In the modern job market, organisations in both public and private sectors face significant workforce challenges. Public sector entities, such as local councils and central government departments, often struggle with lengthy recruitment processes, limited access to qualified candidates, and stringent budgetary and regulatory constraints. Private sector businesses, on the other hand, encounter high turnover rates, difficulties managing a mix of permanent and temporary staff, and challenges in sourcing specialised talent for niche industries.

These sector-specific obstacles, coupled with the universal complexities of payroll management, create a pressing need for efficient workforce solutions.

Civic Recruitment Limited addresses these challenges with innovative recruitment and payroll solutions tailored for diverse organisational needs. Recognising the critical hurdles organisations face, the company leverages its expertise to streamline processes, reduce recruitment times, and alleviate administrative burdens. With an extensive database of over 1 million pre-screened candidates, Civic Recruitment Limited is well-positioned to cater to the specific needs of both public and private sectors.

Job Purpose

To provide hands‑on leadership and technical expertise across the Council’s corporate finance function, ensuring the effective delivery of all core accounting, financial reporting, treasury, taxation and statutory finance requirements.

The postholder will be responsible for managing and, where required, directly undertaking a broad range of corporate finance activities expected within a District or Borough Council. This is a highly hands‑on role requiring a technically strong, fully qualified accountant who can quickly understand the Council’s financial operations, work closely with internal stakeholders and ensure the accurate and timely delivery of statutory and operational finance requirements.

• Lead and undertake the preparation of the Council’s Statement of Accounts , ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards, statutory requirements and deadlines.
• Manage and support the external audit process, including responding to audit queries, preparing supporting information and ensuring the timely resolution of audit issues.
• Oversee and undertake VAT accounting, returns, reconciliations and related compliance requirements.
• Manage Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) processes and returns.
• Maintain and oversee the Fixed Asset Register , ensuring accurate accounting records and appropriate reconciliation to the financial ledger.
• Oversee Accounts Payable processes, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant processing of payments.
• Lead Treasury Management and Banking activities, including cash management, banking arrangements, reconciliations and monitoring of the Council’s financial position.
• Prepare and monitor cash flow forecasts , ensuring effective management of the Council’s liquidity and financial resources.
• Complete and oversee statutory and financial returns, including Delta returns and Whole of Government Accounts (WGA) .
• Provide hands‑on technical accounting advice and support across the organisation.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity and completeness of financial records, reconciliations and reporting.
• Identify and resolve technical accounting issues and provide practical solutions to complex financial matters.
• Work closely with senior…