Public Sector Senior Accountant & Finance Lead

KCR; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector recruitment agency is seeking a qualified Accountant in Tees Valley. You will lead financial reporting, manage audits, and oversee finance teams, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations. Candidates must have extensive experience in financial reporting, a strong background in public sector finance, and excellent leadership skills. This role offers the chance to influence strategic financial decisions within the organisation.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in financial reporting.
• Proven leadership in managing finance teams.
• Strong understanding of public sector finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and delivery of annual Statement of Accounts.
• Manage the audit recovery process with external auditors.
• Oversee financial systems and ensure robust controls.
• Supervise and develop the central finance team.
• Provide strategic financial advice as deputy for Head of Corporate Finance.

Skills

Financial reporting

Audit liaison

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Financial systems development

Education

Fully qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent)

Job description

A public sector recruitment agency is seeking a qualified Accountant in Tees Valley. You will lead financial reporting, manage audits, and oversee finance teams, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations. Candidates must have extensive experience in financial reporting, a strong background in public sector finance, and excellent leadership skills. This role offers the chance to influence strategic financial decisions within the organisation.