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Chief Accountant
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
Education
Chief Accountant
Location: Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath, DA6 7AT
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 6+ Months
Working Hours: Mon Fri, 09:00, 37 Hours per week
Pay Rate: £71.77 Per Hour
Job Ref: OR18145
- Oversee the creation of the Council's accounts.
- Act as the main expert on financial accounting rules and advise the Council's finance officer.
- Maintain the Council's financial control system, ensuring regular reconciliations.
- Communicate and manage relationships with External Auditors.
- Handle year-end capital and asset accounting processes.
- Provide financial accounting advice to support decision-making and financial modeling.
- Complete VAT returns and offer corporate advice on VAT matters.
- Have overall responsibility for the Balance Sheet.
- Manage improvements in the Council's financial systems and reporting.
- CCAB qualification.
- Ability to work in a hybrid setting, with office attendance once a week and occasional evening meetings.
- Experience in a similar role within a public sector organization.
- Strong communication skills for presenting to directors and councillors.
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