Job Description
* Join Middlesbrough's regeneration with major investment transforming services
* Shape financial strategy with senior leaders at the highest level of the Council
About Our Client
Middlesbrough Council is a well-established public sector body at the heart of the Tees Valley, making a significant impact on the lives of local residents and businesses. With a strong focus on delivering quality services and ambitious plans for regeneration, the Council is driving transformation through innovative investment projects that will reshape the town and improve opportunities for the community. Joining Middlesbrough Council means becoming part of a forward-thinking organisation where your work directly contributes to positive change and lasting impact.
This Chief Accountant position reports directly to the Head of Corporate Finance (Deputy Section 151 Officer), offering close collaboration with senior leadership and visibility across the Council. You will lead and manage a large, skilled finance team, driving technical excellence, strengthening financial controls, and ensuring the integrity of the Council's systems and processes.
Job Description
1. Oversee financial reporting and ensure compliance with statutory requirements and regulations.
2. Prepare and present accurate financial statements and budgets.
3. Manage and lead the accounting team to ensure e...