At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to manage financial systems and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Company: Local authority in West Sussex with a focus on community service.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, flexible contract, and referral bonus.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional growth in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact on financial governance and support local community initiatives.
- Qualifications: Senior finance experience and strong understanding of public sector accounting.
Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a local authority in West Sussex for a Chief Accountant to join the team on a temporary basis. The postholder will lead and manage a team of 20 members to lead the financial systems of the authority.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the support and development of the Council’s financial systems, ensuring technology meets evolving business needs and requirements.
- Lead financial governance and compliance, maintaining effective controls, financial regulations and standards in line with legislation, CIPFA guidance and best practice.
- Oversee the Council’s financial planning and reporting, including the annual budget, Statement of Accounts, statutory returns, external audit, treasury management, VAT, banking and cash management.
- Provide strategic financial leadership and technical accounting advice, while developing financial capability across the organisation and contributing to the overall direction and delivery of the Finance function.
Candidate Criteria
- Significant experience as a senior finance professional, working independently to tight deadlines with a highly motivated and detail-focused approach.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and statutory accounts within the public sector, with knowledge of relevant legislation and accounting standards.
- Proven ability to use financial and organisational skills to produce high-quality, accurate and timely financial information and ensure compliance.
- Strong partnership and relationship management skills, with experience of working collaboratively and managing key client relationships.
Chief Accountant in Swindon employer: Service Care Solutions Ltd
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Contact Details:
Service Care Solutions Ltd Recruitment Team
