Accountant

KCR; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector recruitment agency is seeking a qualified Accountant in Tees Valley. You will lead financial reporting, manage audits, and oversee finance teams, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations. Candidates must have extensive experience in financial reporting, a strong background in public sector finance, and excellent leadership skills. This role offers the chance to influence strategic financial decisions within the organisation.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in financial reporting.
• Proven leadership in managing finance teams.
• Strong understanding of public sector finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and delivery of annual Statement of Accounts.
• Manage the audit recovery process with external auditors.
• Oversee financial systems and ensure robust controls.
• Supervise and develop the central finance team.
• Provide strategic financial advice as deputy for Head of Corporate Finance.

Skills

Financial reporting

Audit liaison

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Financial systems development

Education

Fully qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent)

Job description

KCR Solutions are delighted to be recruiting an Accountant to work within the Public Sector. You will be a fully qualified accountant with the ability to lead the organisation’s technical accounting function, ensuring the integrity of financial reporting and compliance with statutory requirements. Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the preparation and delivery of the organisation’s annual Statement of Accounts in line with CIPFA Code of Practice and statutory regulations.
• Manage the audit recovery process for prior years, liaising with external auditors to rebuild confidence in financial reporting.
• Oversee the organisation’s financial systems, ensuring robust controls and reconciliations are in place to support strategic decision-making.
• Supervise and develop the central finance team, providing leadership, mentorship, and performance management.
• Deputise for the Head of Corporate Finance and provide strategic financial advice.
• Manage treasury and banking operations to support organisation activities and mitigate financial risk.
• Deliver technical accounting guidance and training to senior officers.
• Foster collaboration with finance professionals to promote best practice.

Candidate Profile

• Fully qualified accountant (e.g. CIPFA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).
• Extensive experience in financial reporting, audit liaison, and technical accounting.
• Proven leadership in managing finance teams and complex financial processes.
• Strong understanding of public sector finance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills at senior levels.
• Proficient in financial systems development and control frameworks.