Chief Accountant (Hybrid) needed in Redditch, £529.58 per day PAYE - Reference: RQ1635994 Hybrid role (office based/homeworking) 2/3 days per week in the office Ideally – can be flexible To be responsible for and accountable to the Assistant Director Finance and Customer Services for the programming, administration, quality and control of the work of the Business Support team and the Technical Accounts, including Treasury Management function. To lead on the provision of robust and timely year-end processes and to produce the Statement of Accounts for both authorities within the required statutory deadlines. To be responsible for managing the Balance Sheet, to include the Fixed Asset Register. To co-ordinate the revenue and capital budgets for both districts in order to provide overall financial position for the Authority. To control the coding structure on which the ledger is based. To actively participate in the ongoing professional development of the Technical Accountant, system accountant and reconciliation officers. To manage and mentor the Technical Accountant, who in turn will assist in the accounts preparation. To ensure that the Final Accounts Timetable is developed, roles and responsibilities are clear and deadlines are achieved. To assist with the Co-ordination of General Fund Estimates and Housing Revenue Accounts and to maintain all corporate budgets. To ensure all budgets are correctly loaded onto the ledger in a timely manner. To monitor the progress of identified savings in budgets and report any variances to the Financial Services Manager To oversee the Shared Treasury Management service, to ensure there is adequate cover for this role This is a Full time role on a temporary contract basis. If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared. Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage. You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website www.essentialemploy.co.uk.