Chief Accountant

Morgan Law; Addlestone; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Le Conseil de Runnymede recherche un Chef Comptable pour un rôle crucial dans la gestion financière, visant à optimiser les ressources et assurer une conformité rigoureuse. Vous serez responsable de la direction d'une équipe et de la production du programme d'investissement du Conseil, tout en jouant un rôle essentiel dans l'intégration d'un nouveau système de gestion financière. Ce poste demande une expérience significative dans le secteur public et des compétences techniques solides.

Benefits

Jours flexibles de travail à distance

Congés annuels généreux

Programme d'économies et d'efficacité

Qualifications

• Expérience post-qualification dans une fonction de gestion dans le secteur public.
• Engagement envers le développement professionnel continu.
• Capacité à établir des relations solides à travers le Conseil.

Responsibilities

• Diriger l'équipe comptable et gérer le budget annuel.
• Assurer la conformité avec les exigences statutaires et les codes de conduite professionnels.
• Jouer un rôle clé durant l'implémentation d'un nouveau système de gestion financière.

Skills

Compétences comptables techniques

Analyse et résolution de problèmes

Sensibilité politique

Education

Qualification CCAB

Job description

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Chief Accountant

Reporting into the Corporate Head of Finance and Deputy s officer, the post of Chief Accountant is a newly created, pivotal role which will see you lead the accountancy team, manage the annual budget and closing of accounts exercises, and provide ongoing financial support and advice across the Council to ensure that the best use is made of available financial resources and that decisions are based on appropriate and accurate consideration of the relevant financial issues.

The role will also lead on the production and monitoring of the Council’s Capital Programme and have specific responsibility for capital accounting. The Council is embarking on procuring a new integrated Financial Management System, in which the postholder will play a key role during both implementation and rollout.

The Person

You will be a CCAB qualified accountant with post-qualification experience in a local government management position. A commitment to continuous professional development is essential to maintain and enhance your knowledge for the benefit of the Council and yourself. You should build strong relationships across the Council, motivate and develop your staff, and foster an excellent team environment.

You will possess strong technical accounting skills, including knowledge of the Code of Practice, and be capable of assembling key statements and notes to the Accounts while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and professional codes of conduct. A practical understanding of the local government capital regime is essential, especially given the Council’s income from commercial property investments and associated high-level prudential borrowing. Being politically aware and sensitive to the local government sector context, with good analytical and problem-solving skills, is also important.

About The Council

Runnymede is an ambitious, passionate, and progressive council with a forward-thinking attitude and award-winning departments. We are a district-level authority managing a large commercial investment portfolio, three wholly owned companies, and our own social housing stock. Our statutory and discretionary services support residents and the wider public sector, often through partnerships.

The finance function is vital to governance, especially as the Council responds to a non-statutory Best Value Notice received in December and due for review. We are also implementing a Savings and Efficiency Programme aiming to reduce budgets by approximately £5m by March.

The Council operates a hybrid working model, combining 3 days in the office and 2 remote days, with generous annual leave and other flexible benefits.

Runnymede Borough Council is committed to promoting equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all community sections. We are a Disability Confident Employer, ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.