Deputy Chief Accountant

Brackenberry; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment company based in Haringey seeks a Deputy Chief Accountant for a 2.5-month contract. You will coordinate the Council's Statement of Accounts and manage day-to-day operations within the finance team. Ideal candidates will have a degree and professional membership, along with experience managing finance teams and proficiency in financial systems like SAP. Immediate availability is required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing finance-related teams.
• Solid knowledge of statutory requirements and financial regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Housing Revenue Account (HRA) financial statements.
• Provide VAT advice across council services.
• Ensure compliance with CIPFA Codes of Practice.
• Manage cash flow and quarterly statements.
• Represent Financial Management in internal and external forums.

Skills

Experience managing large finance teams

Proficiency with financial systems (e.g., SAP)

Education

Degree-level qualification

Membership of a recognised professional body

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description:

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Haringey to assist with the appointment of a Deputy Chief Accountant, on a 2.5-month contract, likely to be extended at client's discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £649.00- £892.30 per day

Summary:

The Deputy Chief Accountant will act as the lead coordinator for the production of the Council's Statement of Accounts, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance with all financial regulations. The role involves managing day-to-day operations within the Chief Accountant's team, providing strategic financial guidance, maintaining robust financial systems, and ensuring compliance with CIPFA codes, statutory requirements, and council policies.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee Housing Revenue Account (HRA) financial statements and consolidation into group accounts.
• Provide VAT advice across council services, mitigating HMRC penalties.
• Ensure compliance with CIPFA Codes of Practice and Council's Financial Regulations.
• Oversee cash flow management, including quarterly statements.
• Represent Financial Management in internal and external forums, ensuring financial sustainability and value for money.

Qualifications:

• Degree-level qualification
• Membership of a recognised professional body

Essentials:

• Experience managing large finance teams.
• Proficiency with financial systems (e.g., SAP) and awareness of system integrations.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at short notice.
• You should have a right to work in the U.K.

Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and are an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated, all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer-term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.