Chief Accountant

Service Care Solutions; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Job summary

Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a Worcestershire local authority for a Chief Accountant to join the team on a temporary basis. The postholder will lead the Corporate and Business Support Team, oversee year-end reporting and strategic/technical finance across both authorities.

You will manage Statements of Accounts, treasury, asset registers and budgets, line manage the Technical Accounts, Systems and Reconciliations Teams, and work with auditors and senior managers to ensure

Qualifications

• Fully CCAB-qualified with five years post-qualification experience.
• Experience producing Statements of Accounts and budgeting in the public sector.
• Proven ability to lead staff and deliver results to deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management with strategic advisory skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and delivery of annual Statements of Accounts for both councils.
• Oversee treasury management, balance sheet control, the Fixed Asset Register and budgets.
• Manage and develop the Technical Accounts, Systems and Reconciliations Teams.
• Collaborate with external auditors and senior managers on financial planning and regulatory compliance.

Skills

CCAB-qualified

5+ years PQE

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Strategic finance advisory

Education

CCAB qualification

Job description

Start Date: ASAP

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.

Benefits

• Service Care Solutions also offers a referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive compensation for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.