Overview

The finance department provides financial and accounting information, as well as advice to members and officers of the council.

The areas covered by the department include:

• Financial Accounting
• Management Accounting
• Creditors
• Treasury Management

The main functions of the department are to:

• Prepare and monitor the councils Revenue & Capital Budgets
• Produce the Financial Plan & the Budget Book
• Close the councils accounts and produce the Financial Statements
• Report to members through Cabinet and Scrutiny Committees
• Maintain and develop the councils financial information system (eFinancials)
• Provide general financial advice
• Provide technical advice on VAT and legislative changes

It is important to us that the summary financial information we provide meets the needs of our stakeholders, as it regards both content and available formats.
If you would like to comment on any of the financial information provided, please contact the Financial Services Manager.