Directorate Accountant

Overview

Team Leader at United HR Solutions Pvt. Ltd

Location: Hybrid – Offices based in Herefordshire

CCAB qualified (accounting or part-qualified with relevant experience)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the provision of financial services and reporting for allocated directorates.
• Oversee budget setting, monitoring, forecasting, and year-end processes.
• Provide robust financial analysis and advice to budget holders and senior managers.
• Ensure financial information meets required standards and audit requirements.
• Support performance management, including team development and SLA reporting.
• Contribute to the enhancement of financial systems, processes, and controls.

We’re seeking a Directorate Accountant to join our collaborative and forward-thinking finance team within a leading public sector organisation. In this pivotal role, you’ll lead and coordinate financial services across a range of directorates, supporting the effective management of public funds and ensuring the delivery of accurate, high-quality financial information. You’ll work closely with senior leaders, budget holders, and finance colleagues to provide expert advice and drive continuous improvement in financial management, reporting, and accountability. Managing a small team, you’ll also play a key role in developing staff capability and embedding excellence across financial processes. You’ll bring a strong background in management accounting, ideally within a local government or public sector environment. You’ll have excellent analytical skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial audiences.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Government Administration