Chief Accountant

Amber Valley Borough Council; Waingroves; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Waingroves is seeking a qualified accountant to lead its finance team. The successful candidate will oversee budget production and the medium-term financial plan, delivering high-quality financial information across the organization. The role offers flexible working arrangements and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Hybrid Working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free on-site parking

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in local government accounting is desirable.
• Experience in preparation of statutory accounts, budget preparation and control is desirable.
• Innovative self-starter who thrives on challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production of the Council's budget and statements of account.
• Develop the Council's medium-term financial plan and provide strategic information.
• Supervise a small team delivering finance partnering requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Financial information management

Analytical thinking

Education

Qualified accountant

Tools

Computerised financial systems

Job description

Overview

Your will report to the Head of Finance and have responsibility for a small accountancy team. Your role will be to lead the production of the Council's budget, statements of account, and provide quality financial information across the organisation. As the lead officer for the development of the Council's medium-term financial plan you will also play a key role in the provision of strategic financial information to the senior management team and members. This key finance post will supervise the delivery of a comprehensive finance service, with particular focus on leading a small team that delivers the finance business partnering requirements for the Council as well as, VAT, systems, treasury management, and Collection Fund accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production of the Council's budget, statements of account, and ensure high-quality financial information across the organisation.
• Play a lead role in developing the Council's medium-term financial plan and provide strategic financial information to the senior management team and members.
• Supervise the delivery of a comprehensive finance service, leading a small team that delivers the finance business partnering requirements for the Council, as well as VAT, systems, treasury management, and Collection Fund accounting.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant.
• Experience in local government accounting is desirable.
• Experience in preparation of statutory accounts, budget preparation and budgetary control is desirable.
• Proficiency in the use of computerised financial systems.
• Innovative self-starter who thrives on challenges.
• Excellent communication skills; able to build effective relationships across the council and communicate financial information clearly to colleagues.

Benefits

• Flexible Working
• Hybrid Working (3 days in the office at the Town Hall, Ripley)
• A generous flexible working scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Excellent personal and professional development opportunities