Chief Accountant
Location: Worcestershire
Contract: Temporary (6 months)
Salary: £500-£600 per day umbrella / £437.26-£524.22 PAYE Inclusive / £390.13-£467.76 PAYE Exclusive
Start Date: ASAP
Contact: [email protected]
Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a local authority in Worcestershire for a Chief Accountant to join the team on a temporary basis.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation and delivery of both councils' annual Statements of Accounts, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and statutory deadlines.
- Oversee treasury management, balance sheet control, the Fixed Asset Register, and the effective management of revenue and capital budgets
- Manage, develop and motivate the Technical Accounts, Systems and Reconciliations Teams, ensuring strong financial controls, accurate reporting and continuous service improvement.
- Work closely with external auditors, senior leadership and service managers to support budget monitoring, financial planning, capital programme delivery and compliance with financial regulations.
Candidate Criteria
- Fully CCAB-qualified accountant with a five years' post-qualification experience and a strong understanding of accounting principles and relevant financial reporting standards
- Proven experience producing Statement of Accounts, managing budgets and working within a complex financial environment, ideally within local government or the public sector.
- Demonstrable experience managing, mentoring and motivating staff, with the ability to lead teams and deliver results to challenging deadlines.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to think strategically, provide sound financial advice and collaborate effectively across different service areas.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
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