Interim Chief Accountant
Job Description
Senior Finance Job - Chief Accountant - ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA - Technical Accounting
Role Overview
A large Local Authority is seeking a strategically minded, technically strong senior finance leader to oversee year‑end processes, statutory accounting, and continuous improvement across corporate finance services. The role leads the production of the annual Statement of Accounts, manages audits, ensures compliance with accounting standards, and provides expert technical advice across the organisation. Key Responsibilities- Lead production of statutory accounts, VAT returns, government returns.
- Manage internal and external audit relationships and resolve audit queries.
- Oversee capital planning, corporate budget monitoring, and Collection Fund management.
- Support delivery of the Investment and Acquisition Strategy in partnership with Treasury.
- Improve financial systems, reporting, and internal controls.
- Provide high‑level technical accounting advice to senior leaders and Members.
- Lead and develop a team of finance professionals.
- CCAB‑qualified with substantial senior post‑qualification experience.
- Strong knowledge of local government finance, audit, and capital accounting.
- Proven leadership of high‑performing teams and complex financial operations.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills.
- Experience improving financial systems and applying financial legislation.
- Hybrid working is available
- Ideally 5+ years Local Government experience
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