Chief Accountant - Local Government

Page Personnel; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector service provider in the UK seeks a finance leader to manage financial operations supporting public safety. The role includes overseeing financial reporting, team management, and continuous improvement of processes, with a salary of £54,000 - £58,000 per annum. Ideal candidates will have a professional accounting qualification and experience in local government finance.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Generous annual leave

Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme

Support for training and development

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' industry experience.
• Strong expertise in local government finance.
• Flexible and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Deliver timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with public sector regulations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical expertise in public sector finance

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CPA)

Job description

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• Lead the delivery of financial operations in support of public safety.

About Our Client

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.

Job 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.

The Successful Applicant

* 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.

What's on 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.