Directorate Accountant

United HR Solutions Pvt. Ltd.; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector organization is searching for a Directorate Accountant to oversee financial services and reporting. This hybrid position in Herefordshire requires a strong background in management accounting and the ability to communicate effectively with non-financial audiences. The successful candidate will lead a team, ensuring financial processes meet required standards and supporting budget holders with expert advice.

Qualifications

• Strong background in management accounting ideally within local government or public sector.
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead the provision of financial services and reporting.
• Oversee budget setting, monitoring, and forecasting.
• Provide analysis and advice to budget holders and senior managers.
• Ensure compliance with financial standards and audit requirements.
• Support performance management and team development.

Skills

Management accounting

Financial analysis

Budget forecasting

Audit compliance

Team leadership

Education

CCAB qualification or part-qualified

Job description

Overview

Team Leader at United HR Solutions Pvt. Ltd

Location: Hybrid – Offices based in Herefordshire

CCAB qualified (accounting or part-qualified with relevant experience)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the provision of financial services and reporting for allocated directorates.
• Oversee budget setting, monitoring, forecasting, and year-end processes.
• Provide robust financial analysis and advice to budget holders and senior managers.
• Ensure financial information meets required standards and audit requirements.
• Support performance management, including team development and SLA reporting.
• Contribute to the enhancement of financial systems, processes, and controls.

We’re seeking a Directorate Accountant to join our collaborative and forward-thinking finance team within a leading public sector organisation. In this pivotal role, you’ll lead and coordinate financial services across a range of directorates, supporting the effective management of public funds and ensuring the delivery of accurate, high-quality financial information. You’ll work closely with senior leaders, budget holders, and finance colleagues to provide expert advice and drive continuous improvement in financial management, reporting, and accountability. Managing a small team, you’ll also play a key role in developing staff capability and embedding excellence across financial processes. You’ll bring a strong background in management accounting, ideally within a local government or public sector environment. You’ll have excellent analytical skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial audiences.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Government Administration