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.