Chief Accountant

Service Care Solutions; Cotswold District; Sur place; GBP 72 000 - 111 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Service Care Solutions is recruiting a Chief Accountant for a temporary 6-month assignment in Worcestershire. The postholder will oversee the Corporate and Business Support Team, lead year-end processes and strategic/technical finance across dual authorities.

Requirements include CCAB qualification with 5+ years PQE, strong accounting principles, and proven experience in producing Statements of Accounts and managing complex budgets. Driving licence required.

Qualifications

• Fully CCAB-qualified accountant with 5 years’ post-qualification experience and strong accounting principles.
• Experience producing Statement of Accounts, managing budgets and reporting requirements.
• Ability to lead teams and deliver results to deadlines.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsabilités

• Lead the preparation and delivery of both councils’ annual Statements of Accounts, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and deadlines.
• Oversee treasury management, balance sheet control, Fixed Asset Register, and revenue/capital budgets.
• Develop and motivate Technical Accounts, Systems and Reconciliations Teams; ensure strong financial controls and reporting.
• Collaborate with external auditors, senior leadership and service managers to support budgeting, planning and compliance.

Description du poste

Chief Accountant Location: Worcestershire Contract: Temporary (6 months) Salary: £500-£600 per day umbrella / £437.26-£524.22 PAYE Inclusive / £390.13-£467.76 PAYE Exclusive Start Date: ASAP Contact: [e-mail]

Job Description Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a local authority in Worcestershire for a Chief Accountant to join the team on a temporary basis. The postholder will be accountable for the Corporate and Business Support Team, leading on year-end processes and strategic/technical finance within dual authorities.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the preparation and delivery of both councils’ annual Statements of Accounts, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and statutory deadlines. Oversee treasury management, balance sheet control, the Fixed Asset Register, and the effective management of revenue and capital budgets Manage, develop and motivate the Technical Accounts, Systems and Reconciliations Teams, ensuring strong financial controls, accurate reporting and continuous service improvement. Work closely with external auditors, senior leadership and service managers to support budget monitoring, financial planning, capital programme delivery and compliance with financial regulations.

Candidate Criteria

Fully CCAB-qualified accountant with a five years’ post-qualification experience and a strong understanding of accounting principles and relevant financial reporting standards Proven experience producing Statement of Accounts, managing budgets and working within a complex financial environment, ideally within local government or the public sector. Demonstrable experience managing, mentoring and motivating staff, with the ability to lead teams and deliver results to challenging deadlines. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to think strategically, provide sound financial advice and collaborate effectively across different service areas. Full UK Driving Licence.