Interim Chief Accountant - £600 per day
Duration: 6 months
Location: Hybrid
Start Date: ASAP
We are working with a local authority to recruit an experienced Chief Accountant on an interim basis. This is a key leadership role within the Finance and Corporate Resources Directorate, reporting to the Assistant Director of Finance and Customer Services.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the Business Support and Technical Accounts teams, including Treasury Management
Deliver robust year-end processes and produce the Statement of Accounts for two councils
Manage the Balance Sheet and Fixed Asset Register for Redditch Borough and Bromsgrove District Councils
Oversee revenue and capital budgets, coding structures, and ledger controls
Liaise with external auditors and ensure compliance with IFRS and statutory deadlines
Provide strategic financial advice to senior stakeholders
Ideal Candidate:
Strong local government finance experience
Proven track record in year-end accounts and treasury management
Confident managing teams and complex financial systems
Available immediately and able to hit the ground running
To express interest or find out more, please get in touch today