Role: Head of Corporate Accounting
Organisation: Derbyshire County Council
Location: Matlock, Derbyshire – Hybrid working
Type: Permanent
Salary: £63,002 - £69,103
About the Head of Corporate Accounting opportunity:
Sellick Partnership is pleased to be working in partnership with a well-respected and long-standing Local Authority client in Derbyshire. We are supporting Derbyshire County Council exclusively with the recruitment for a Head of Corporate Accounting to join their finance team permanently. This role comes with a competitive salary and offers hybrid working to suit your work-life balance.
Purpose of the Head of Corporate Accounting:
* Lead and manage the provision of an effective and efficient corporate accounting service
* Act as the County’s lead on technical accounting matters and corporate accounting
Key duties and responsibilities of the Head of Corporate Accounting will include:
* Lead the corporate accounting function
* Lead on the production of the Council’s statutory accounts
* Lead on the production of the Council’s budget
* Lead a team to deliver the Council's treasury management and financing activity
* Manage the Council’s capital accounting processes including the production of the capital strategy
* Lead on the production of the Council's Medium Term Financial Plan
* Design, develop and maintain financial accounting control systems
Required experience of the Head of Corporate Accounting
* A fully qualified finance professional (CIPFA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent).
* Substantial post-qualification and experience in a large and complex organisation
* Leading and motivating teams
Benefits alongside the Head of Corporate Accounting role will include:
* Excellent Local Authority pension scheme.
* Hybrid working arrangements: flexible to suit your work-life balance and commitments.
* Family-friendly policies: excellent maternity/paternity/adoption leave.
* Employee perks: access to a wide range of online discount schemes.
* Continuous learning: ongoing development opportunities for your personal and professional development.
How to apply for the Head of Corporate Accounting position:
Please contact Adam Rouse in the Derby office for more information.