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Job Description
One of my local government clients is seeking an experienced and strategically-minded Deputy Chief Accountant to lead the coordination of the Council’s Statement of Accounts and ensure robust financial reporting and compliance.
As a senior figure within the finance team, you will:
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Lead the preparation of the annual Statement of Accounts, ensuring accuracy and adherence to statutory regulations.
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Ensure integrity and compliance of financial records, and offer strategic financial insight to senior leadership.
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Manage daily operations within the Chief Accountant’s team, shaping procedures and overseeing their implementation.
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Maintain the chart of accounts and financial transactions to support effective statutory and management reporting.
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Offer high-level technical accounting advice to members, officers, and service finance teams.
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Act as the key liaison with external auditors, leading responses to audit recommendations and ensuring implementation.
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Deputise for the Chief Accountant as required, supporting day-to-day reporting functions.
Requirements:
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Fully qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).
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Demonstrable experience in local government or a public sector financial accounting environment.
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In-depth knowledge of CIPFA Codes of Practice and local authority financial frameworks.
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Strong experience in managing external audit relationships.
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Proven leadership and team management capability.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
If interested in this role please send your CV to Lee-Juan at Coyle Personnel Ltd
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