Chief Accountant

i-jobs; England; On-site; GBP 81,568 - 116,172; Full time

Job summary

A public sector recruitment agency is seeking a Chief Accountant to oversee the creation of the Council's accounts and advise on financial regulations. The successful candidate will require a CCAB qualification and will work in a hybrid setting with responsibilities that include managing relationships with auditors, handling year-end accounting processes, and supporting financial decisions. This role is essential for maintaining and improving financial systems in the public sector.

Qualifications

• CCAB qualification required.
• Ability to work in a hybrid setting, with office attendance once a week and occasional evening meetings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the creation of the Council's accounts.
• Advise the Council's finance officer on accounting rules.
• Maintain and improve the financial control system.
• Manage relationships with External Auditors.
• Handle year-end capital and asset accounting processes.
• Support decision-making with financial accounting advice.
• Complete VAT returns and provide corporate VAT advice.
• Ensure responsibility for the Balance Sheet.
• Manage improvements in financial systems and reporting.

Skills

Communication skills

Financial modeling

Reconciliation

Education

CCAB qualification

Job description

Chief Accountant

Location: Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath, DA6 7AT

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Duration: 6+ Months

Working Hours: Mon Fri, 09:00, 37 Hours per week

Pay Rate: £71.77 Per Hour

Job Ref: OR18145

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee the creation of the Council's accounts.
• Act as the main expert on financial accounting rules and advise the Council's finance officer.
• Maintain the Council's financial control system, ensuring regular reconciliations.
• Communicate and manage relationships with External Auditors.
• Handle year-end capital and asset accounting processes.
• Provide financial accounting advice to support decision-making and financial modeling.
• Complete VAT returns and offer corporate advice on VAT matters.
• Have overall responsibility for the Balance Sheet.
• Manage improvements in the Council's financial systems and reporting.

Person Specifications

Must Have

• CCAB qualification.
• Ability to work in a hybrid setting, with office attendance once a week and occasional evening meetings.

Nice to Have

• Experience in a similar role within a public sector organization.
• Strong communication skills for presenting to directors and councillors.

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