Interim Chief Accountant | Local Government Finance Leader

Panoramic Associates Limted; Remote; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council is seeking an Interim Chief Accountant for an initial 6-month contract. This role involves strengthening financial controls, delivering statutory requirements, and guiding the finance team through a period of change. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in a Chief Accountant role within local government and strong technical expertise in local authority accounting. Exceptional communication skills are essential for influencing and supporting the development of the finance team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chief Accountant within local government.
• A minimum of 5 years experience in similar roles.
• Strong technical expertise across local authority accounting areas.

Responsibilities

• Strengthening financial controls and delivering statutory requirements.
• Providing oversight for statutory accounts and balance sheet management.
• Supporting the development of the wider finance team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Technical Accounting Expertise

Job description

A local council is seeking an Interim Chief Accountant for an initial 6-month contract. This role involves strengthening financial controls, delivering statutory requirements, and guiding the finance team through a period of change. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in a Chief Accountant role within local government and strong technical expertise in local authority accounting. Exceptional communication skills are essential for influencing and supporting the development of the finance team.