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Chief Accountant
Job Posted: 2 hours ago
Salary: £ 800 - 1,000 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Bedfordshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Role: Chief Accountant (Technical)
Type: Interim 6 months contract
Salary: up to £1,000 per day inside IR35 UMB
Remote: Occasional Travel
Location: Bedfordshire
Sellick Partnership is partnering with a respected Local Government organisation to recruit a Finance Business Partner (Technical) on a permanent basis.
The responsibilities of the Chief Accountant (Technical) will be:
Leading the delivery of statutory financial reporting and the annual financial statements.
Overseeing a range of technical accounting functions including capital planning, treasury management, taxation and banking.
Managing and motivating a finance team to ensure high-quality financial support across the organisation.
Providing strategic financial advice to senior leaders, supporting effective planning, decision making and financial control.
Leading the preparation of capital strategies, annual capital budgets and associated financial analysis.
Driving the year-end closedown process, ensuring compliance with all statutory accounting requirements and audit standards.
Representing the finance function at committees, project boards and external working groups.
The ideal candidate for the Chief Accountant (Technical) role will have:
CCAB or CIMA qualification with relevant post-qualification experience.
Strong understanding of local authority accounting standards, legislation and financial reporting requirements.
Demonstrable experience of final accounts, capital financing and budget planning.
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret and communicate complex financial information.
Proven ability to lead teams and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Confident stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence at senior levels.
How to apply for the Chief Accountant (Technical) role:
If you believe that you are well-suited to this excellent opportunity of Chief Accountant (Technical), please apply directly or contact Tim Farnsworth at Sellick Partnership Derby Office for more information.
CVs will be screened and sent over to the client for shortlisting, and interviews for successful applicants will be arranged as soon as possible.
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