Interim Chief Accountant – Local Govt Finance Leader

Neway International Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal finance agency is seeking an experienced Chief Accountant to lead the financial accounting function and manage statutory accounts. The role requires strong expertise in financial regulations and excellent leadership skills to manage a team of up to 10. The position involves presenting financial information to stakeholders and ensuring robust financial controls are in place. This interim role is located in Bexleyheath, Kent, with a competitive hourly pay rate.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior financial accounting roles within local government or similar organizations.
• Strong knowledge of statutory accounting processes, financial controls, and capital/asset accounting.
• Experience managing external audit relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage the production of the Council’s single entity and group accounts.
• Act as the primary expert on financial accounting regulations.
• Oversee the Council’s system of financial controls.

Skills

Financial accounting expertise

Leadership

Statutory accounting knowledge

Excellent communication

Team management

Education

CCAB qualification

Tools

Financial accounting systems

Job description

A municipal finance agency is seeking an experienced Chief Accountant to lead the financial accounting function and manage statutory accounts. The role requires strong expertise in financial regulations and excellent leadership skills to manage a team of up to 10. The position involves presenting financial information to stakeholders and ensuring robust financial controls are in place. This interim role is located in Bexleyheath, Kent, with a competitive hourly pay rate.