FREE VIRTUAL WEBINAR
Stepping Into Local Gov Finance: Accounting Basics for Clerks and RFOs
🗓️ Wednesday 17th June • 11AM - 12PM
Discover the basics of local council accounting in this introductory session, covering essential procedures for cashbook management, VAT recording, asset registers, and reserves. Learn best practices to stay on top of your accounts and manage your council’s finances with total confidence.
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This webinar is ideal for:
- Newly appointed Clerks & Responsible Financial Officers
Stepping into a role that involves public money can feel overwhelming. Whether you’ve come from a commercial background or are completely new to accounting, local council finance has its own set of rules, "proper practices," and specific terminology that can feel like a different language.
But don’t panic - you don’t need to be a math whiz to get it right. It’s all about understanding the building blocks and having the right systems in place.
Join Hannah Driver, Head Accountant at Scribe, for this popular foundational workshop. Hannah will strip away the jargon and walk you through the essential "Accounting Basics" you need to manage your council’s accounts with total confidence.
You will discover:
- A clear understanding of the unique aspects of local council accounting: From the role of the RFO to the difference between Receipts & Payments and Income & Expenditure.
- Practical techniques to keep your books balanced: Simple procedures for managing your cashbook and keeping on top of your accounts.
- Confidence in the financial fundamentals: Master the essentials of VAT (including Form 126 claims), maintaining a robust asset register, and management of general, earmarked and capital reserves.