Job Title: Chief Accountant
Application closing date: Sunday 18th May 2025 at 23:59pm
Location: London Borough of Harrow, Forward Drive, Harrow, HA3 8FL
Salary: £78,849pa - £86,769pa
Employment Type: Permanent
Harrow is one of the most diverse places in the country. It is the 12th largest London Borough in terms of geographical area covering an area of approximately 50 sq km and over a quarter of the borough consists of open space, much of which is designated green belt or Metropolitan Open Land. Harrow has a strong entrepreneurial tradition with over 16,140 businesses located in the borough. It is well connected to London and the rest of the UK.
We are seeking an experienced finance professional to join as Chief Accountant, responsible for leading all financial aspects related to the Council’s accounts, including the year-end closedown, production of the Statement of Accounts, and ensuring compliance with audit requirements and statutory reporting standards. The role involves managing a team handling the Asset Register, Collection Fund, VAT/Tax matters, and statutory returns, while also serving as the main contact for external auditors. Additionally, they will contribute to corporate financial strategies and manage external contracts, offering expert advice to internal committees.
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