Senior Chief Accountant (Hybrid) | IFRS & Strategy Lead

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD; Hawkesley; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD is seeking a Chief Accountant (Hybrid) for Redditch to lead the Finance and Corporate Resources Directorate, managing a small team and delivering the annual Statement of Accounts with IFRS/CIPFA compliance. The role includes treasury oversight, balance sheets, and general ledger controls.

The ideal candidate is CCAB-qualified with at least five years post-qualification experience, with proven local authority accounts exposure and a track record of strategic financial

Qualifications

• CCAB-qualified with at least five years post-qualification experience.
• Experience producing local authority Statements of Accounts.
• Experience leading and developing staff while managing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the annual Statement of Accounts ensuring IFRS/CIPFA compliance.
• Oversee budget coordination across revenue and capital programmes and advise on budgets.
• Liaise with external auditors and authorise financial transactions; manage treasury activities.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and controls and provide strategic financial advice.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Governance

Financial analysis

Education

CCAB qualification

Job description

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD is seeking a Chief Accountant (Hybrid) for Redditch to lead the Finance and Corporate Resources Directorate, managing a small team and delivering the annual Statement of Accounts with IFRS/CIPFA compliance. The role includes treasury oversight, balance sheets, and general ledger controls.

The ideal candidate is CCAB-qualified with at least five years post-qualification experience, with proven local authority accounts exposure and a track record of strategic financial