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Interim Chief Accountant

Venn Group

West Midlands Combined Authority

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GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Interim Chief Accountant to lead their corporate accounting function. This dynamic role requires a blend of strategic oversight and technical expertise to ensure financial integrity and compliance within the public sector. The successful candidate will manage the finance team, oversee financial reporting, and ensure adherence to local government regulations. This is a hands-on position that offers the opportunity to improve internal controls while working closely with senior leadership. If you are a seasoned accounting professional looking to make a significant impact, this role is for you.

Qualifications

  • Extensive experience in corporate finance and accounting operations.
  • Strong understanding of public sector financial regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead corporate finance function and oversee accounting operations.
  • Deliver hands-on financial work including budgeting and audit processes.
  • Mentor finance teams and support financial decision-making.

Skills

Financial Reporting
Budgeting
Tax Compliance
IFRS Reporting
Team Management

Education

Professional Accounting Qualification

Job description

Interim Chief Accountant

Rate: £650 per day

Our client, a local authority, is seeking an experienced Interim Chief Accountant to lead their corporate accounting function. This hands-on role requires both strategic oversight and technical expertise to ensure financial integrity and compliance within the public sector.

Key Requirements:

  1. Manage the corporate finance function, overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance.
  2. Deliver hands-on financial work, including budgeting, audit processes, tax compliance, and IFRS reporting.
  3. Ensure adherence to local government financial regulations while improving internal controls and processes.
  4. Manage and mentor finance teams, providing strategic direction and ensuring effective execution.
  5. Work closely with senior leadership and council members to support financial decision-making.

Application Process:

If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply with your most up-to-date CV. For an initial conversation, reach out to dpalmer@venngroup.com, mhamer@venngroup.com, or hsmith@venngroup.com.

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