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.
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