Senior Local Authority Accountant: Treasury & Compliance

Opus People Solutions Limited; Redditch; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Opus People Solutions are hiring a Chief Accountant for a Local Authority client in Redditch. The role is 37 hours per week with hybrid working (1 day on-site in Redditch) and a 6+ month contract.

You will review accounts, manage balance sheet and treasury, supervise a small team, liaise with auditors and provide financial advice to senior management. Fully CCAB qualified and 5 years post-qualification experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Fully CCAB qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIPFA/CIMA or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience.
• Experience producing and leading Local Authority Statement of Accounts.
• Experience managing finance teams.
• Budget management, financial reporting and treasury management.
• Strong knowledge of local government accounting standards and IFRS.
• Experience engaging with senior stakeholders and auditors.

Responsibilities

• Review current accounts processes and implement improvements to strengthen financial controls and reporting.
• Manage the Balance Sheet, Fixed Asset Register and general ledger for Redditch Borough Council and Bromsgrove District Council.
• Oversee treasury management activities, including borrowing, lending and cash management.
• Coordinate revenue and capital budgets and support budget monitoring across the councils.
• Liaise with external auditors and lead the year-end audit process.
• Manage and develop the finance team.

Skills

CCAB qualified

Leadership/management

Stakeholder engagement

Financial reporting

IFRS knowledge

Education

CCAB qualification

Job description

Opus People Solutions are hiring a Chief Accountant for a Local Authority client in Redditch. The role is 37 hours per week with hybrid working (1 day on-site in Redditch) and a 6+ month contract.

You will review accounts, manage balance sheet and treasury, supervise a small team, liaise with auditors and provide financial advice to senior management. Fully CCAB qualified and 5 years post-qualification experience preferred.