Chief Accountant | Local Government IFRS Expert

SourceFlow; Redditch; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Opus People Solutions is hiring a Chief Accountant for a Local Authority client based in Redditch. The role is 37 hours per week with hybrid working (1 day on-site per week in Redditch).

You will lead the production of the annual Statement of Accounts, ensure IFRS and CIPFA compliance, review processes and strengthen financial controls, and manage the Balance Sheet, Fixed Asset Register and general ledger across the councils.

Qualifications

• Fully CCAB qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years' post-qualification experience.
• Producing and leading Local Authority Statement of Accounts processes.
• Managing teams within a finance environment.
• Budget management, financial reporting and treasury management.
• Strong knowledge of local government accounting standards and IFRS.
• Working within a complex financial environment and engaging with senior stakeholders and auditors.
• Previous experience within Local Government.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production of the annual Statement of Accounts, ensuring IFRS, CIPFA guidance and statutory deadlines.
• Review current accounts processes and implement improvements to strengthen financial controls and reporting.
• Manage the Balance Sheet, Fixed Asset Register and general ledger across Redditch Borough Council and Bromsgrove District Council.
• Oversee treasury management activities, including borrowing, lending and cash management.
• Coordinate revenue and capital budgets and support budget monitoring across the councils.
• Liaise with external auditors and lead the year-end audit process.
• Manage and develop a team including the Technical Accountant, Systems Accountant and Reconciliation Officers.
• Provide expert financial advice to senior managers, directors and leadership teams.

Skills

Budget management

Financial reporting

Treasury management

IFRS & LG accounting standards

Stakeholder engagement

Education

CCAB qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIPFA/CIMA) or equivalent

Job description

Opus People Solutions is hiring a Chief Accountant for a Local Authority client based in Redditch. The role is 37 hours per week with hybrid working (1 day on-site per week in Redditch).

You will lead the production of the annual Statement of Accounts, ensure IFRS and CIPFA compliance, review processes and strengthen financial controls, and manage the Balance Sheet, Fixed Asset Register and general ledger across the councils.