We're currently recruiting for a Corporate Accountant. With a new senior leadership team in place, we are going through an exciting period of transformation to create a proactive, supportive and forward-thinking service – one that anticipates challenges, works collaboratively, and delivers high quality solutions across the full breadth of local authority operations. We’re now looking for a Corporate Accountant to join our Corporate Accountancy team. Reporting to the Deputy Chief Accountant, you will play a vital role in strengthening the Council’s financial reporting framework, improving financial controls, and supporting the delivery of our ambitious programme of work. What you’ll be doing? This role focuses on the Council’s accounting responsibilities relating to fixed assets—a key and high profile area of the accounts with a diverse workload. This is not just a technical accounting post; you will also have the opportunity to work closely with services across the Council, offering a blend of technical and business partnering responsibilities. In this role, you will also: * Support the closure of accounts, review financial controls, and drive improvements to key financial processes. * Lead, maintain and continuously improve IFRS 16 lease accounting processes, ensuring strong controls and comprehensive supporting documentation are in place. * Supporting the Deputy Chief Accountant in overs...