Public Sector Chief Accountant — Hybrid (CCAB)

i-Jobs; England; Hybrid; GBP 81,568 - 116,172; Full time

Job summary

A public sector recruitment agency is seeking a Chief Accountant to oversee the creation of the Council's accounts and advise on financial regulations. The successful candidate will require a CCAB qualification and will work in a hybrid setting with responsibilities that include managing relationships with auditors, handling year-end accounting processes, and supporting financial decisions. This role is essential for maintaining and improving financial systems in the public sector.

Qualifications

• CCAB qualification required.
• Ability to work in a hybrid setting, with office attendance once a week and occasional evening meetings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the creation of the Council's accounts.
• Advise the Council's finance officer on accounting rules.
• Maintain and improve the financial control system.
• Manage relationships with External Auditors.
• Handle year-end capital and asset accounting processes.
• Support decision-making with financial accounting advice.
• Complete VAT returns and provide corporate VAT advice.
• Ensure responsibility for the Balance Sheet.
• Manage improvements in financial systems and reporting.

Skills

Communication skills

Financial modeling

Reconciliation

Education

CCAB qualification

Job description

A public sector recruitment agency is seeking a Chief Accountant to oversee the creation of the Council's accounts and advise on financial regulations. The successful candidate will require a CCAB qualification and will work in a hybrid setting with responsibilities that include managing relationships with auditors, handling year-end accounting processes, and supporting financial decisions. This role is essential for maintaining and improving financial systems in the public sector.