Overview
One of my local government clients is seeking an experienced and strategically-minded Deputy Chief Accountant to lead the coordination of the Council's Statement of Accounts and ensure robust financial reporting and compliance.
Responsibilities
* Lead the preparation of the annual Statement of Accounts, ensuring accuracy and adherence to statutory regulations.
* Ensure integrity and compliance of financial records, and offer strategic financial insight to senior leadership.
* Manage daily operations within the Chief Accountant's team, shaping procedures and overseeing their implementation.
* Maintain the chart of accounts and financial transactions to support effective statutory and management reporting.
* Offer high-level technical accounting advice to members, officers, and service finance teams.
* Act as the key liaison with external auditors, leading responses to audit recommendations and ensuring implementation.
* Deputise for the Chief Accountant as required, supporting day-to-day reporting functions.
Requirements
* Fully qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).
* Demonstrable experience in local government or a public sector financial accounting environment.
* In-depth knowledge of CIPFA Codes of Practice and local authority financial frameworks.
* Strong experience in managing external audit relationships.
* Proven leadership and team management capability.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
If interested in this role please send your CV to Lee-Juan at Coyle Personnel Ltd
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