Head Of Corporate Accounting

Sellick Partnership; Matlock; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal authority in England is seeking a Head of Corporate Accounting to lead its finance team. The role includes overseeing statutory accounts, budgeting, and treasury management while managing a team. Candidates should be qualified finance professionals with experience in large organizations. The position offers a competitive salary, excellent pension scheme, and hybrid working arrangements for better work-life balance.

Benefits

Excellent Local Authority pension scheme

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Family-friendly policies

Access to online discount schemes

Ongoing development opportunities

Qualifications

• Fully qualified finance professional with a relevant credential.
• Extensive experience in a large and complex organisation.
• Proven track record in leading and motivating teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the corporate accounting function for the Council.
• Oversee the production of statutory accounts and budgeting.
• Manage treasury management and capital accounting processes.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Analysis

Team Management

Education

CIPFA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent

Job description

Role: Head of Corporate Accounting

Organisation: Derbyshire County Council

Location: Matlock, Derbyshire - Hybrid working

Type: Permanent

Salary: £63,002 - £69,103

About the Head of Corporate Accounting opportunity

Sellick Partnership is pleased to be working in partnership with a well-respected and long-standing Local Authority client in Derbyshire. We are supporting Derbyshire County Council exclusively with the recruitment for a Head of Corporate Accounting to join their finance team permanently. This role comes with a competitive salary and offers hybrid working to suit your work‑life balance.

Purpose of the Head of Corporate Accounting

• Lead the corporate accounting function
• Lead on the production of the Council's statutory accounts
• Lead on the production of the Council's budget
• Lead a team to deliver the Council's treasury management and financing activity
• Manage the Council's capital accounting processes, including the production of the capital strategy
• Lead on the production of the Council's Medium Term Financial Plan
• Design, develop and maintain financial accounting control systems

Required experience of the Head of Corporate Accounting

• A fully qualified finance professional (CIPFA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent)
• Substantial post‑qualification and experience in a large and complex organisation
• Leading and motivating teams

Benefits alongside the Head of Corporate Accounting role will include

• Excellent Local Authority pension scheme
• Hybrid working arrangements: flexible to suit your work‑life balance and commitments
• Family‑friendly policies: excellent maternity/paternity/adoption leave
• Employee perks: access to a wide range of online discount schemes
• Continuous learning: ongoing development opportunities for your personal and professional development

How to apply for the Head of Corporate Accounting position

Please contact Adam Rouse in the Derby office for more information.

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