Chief Accountant

Service Care Solutions; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Chief Accountant for a temporary position in the West Midlands. This key leadership role involves overseeing financial operations, delivering year-end processes, and providing strategic finance advice. The ideal candidate should be CCAB/CIMA qualified with significant Local Government Finance experience. The position offers a competitive rate and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Referral bonus of £250

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Local Government Finance.
• Proven track record of managing complex financial systems.
• Ability to deliver year-end processes and produce statements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Business Support and Technical Accounts teams.
• Deliver robust year-end processes and produce Statement of Accounts.
• Manage the Balance Sheet and Fixed Asset Register.

Skills

CCAB/CIMA Qualified Accountant

Local Government Finance experience

Budget management

Team management

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Chief Accountant

Location: West Midlands

Contract: Temporary (6-months initial)

Rate: £650.00 per day umbrella // £571.72 per day PAYE inclusive // £510.15 per day PAYE exclusive

Start Date: ASAP

Hybrid Working

Job Description

Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority in the West Midlands for a Chief Accountant to join the team on an interim basis. This is a key leadership role within the Finance and Corporate Resources Directorate, reporting to the Assistant Director of Finance and Customer Services.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Business Support and Technical Accounts teams, including Treasury Management
• Deliver robust year-end processes and produce the Statement of Accounts for two councils
• Manage the Balance Sheet and Fixed Asset Register for the Authority
• Oversee revenue and capital budgets, coding structures, and ledger controls
• Liaise with external auditors and ensure compliance with IFRS and statutory deadlines
• Provide strategic financial advice to senior stakeholders

Candidate Criteria

• CCAB/CIMA Qualified Accountant with extensive experience
• Proven track record within Local Government Finance, specifically year-end and treasury management
• Experienced in overseeing budget work and managing balance sheets, fixed assets, etc.
• Confident managing teams and complex financial systems
• Great communication skills with the ability to work well on own initiative where required.

If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who could be, please contact Greg at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email [e-mail]

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.

Greg Waite

Managing Consultant

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