Chief Accountant

Michael Page (UK); England; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector service provider is seeking a Finance Manager to take strategic ownership of financial operations. This role includes leading a finance team, providing guidance to senior stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with public sector regulations. The position is based in Leicester with some remote work flexibility and offers competitive compensation along with generous annual leave and support for training and development.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement plus public holidays

Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Onsite parking and modern facilities, including access to gym

Ongoing support for training and development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in finance.
• Strong technical expertise in public sector finance.
• Ability to influence senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Provide expert financial guidance to stakeholders.
• Deliver accurate financial reporting and compliance.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, CPA)

Job description

Take strategic ownership of financial operations, providing leadership across Corporate Finance, Strategic Finance, and Exchequer Services.

Client Details

Our client is a public sector service provider, delivering vital emergency services across a broad and diverse region. With a strong community focus and a commitment to public value, they support over a million residents across urban and rural areas. This is an opportunity to join a values-driven organisation that places safety, service, and integrity at the heart of everything it does.

Description

* Lead and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a collaborative, accountable, and customer-focused culture.

* Provide expert financial guidance to senior stakeholders, supporting effective decision-making across the organisation.

* Deliver timely and accurate financial reporting, including year-end accounts, budget planning and monitoring, and statutory returns.

* Oversee all aspects of capital accounting, treasury management, pensions, and exchequer functions.

* Ensure financial systems and internal controls are robust, efficient, and compliant with public sector regulations

* Play a key role in driving continuous improvement across finance processes and service delivery.

Profile

* Professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent).

* A minimum of 5 years' industry experience.

* Strong technical expertise in local government or public sector finance.

* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage senior leaders.

* Flexible and proactive approach, able to respond to changing priorities in a dynamic environment.

Job Offer

* £54,000 - £58,000 per annum.

* Flexible working arrangements - 3x days onsite in Leicester, 2x days remote working.

* Generous annual leave entitlement plus public holidays.

* Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).

* Ongoing support for training and development.

* Onsite parking and modern facilities, including access to gym.