Chief Accountant

Interim Chief Accountant - 600 per day
Duration: 6 months
Location: Hybrid
Start Date: ASAP

We are working with a local authority to recruit an experienced Chief Accountant on an interim basis. This is a key leadership role within the Finance and Corporate Resources Directorate, reporting to the Assistant Director of Finance and Customer Services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Business Support and Technical Accounts teams, including Treasury Management
• Deliver robust year-end processes and produce the Statement of Accounts for two councils
• Manage the Balance Sheet and Fixed Asset Register for Redditch Borough and Bromsgrove District Councils
• Oversee revenue and capital budgets, coding structures, and ledger controls
• Liaise with external auditors and ensure compliance with IFRS and statutory deadlines
• Provide strategic financial advice to senior stakeholders

Ideal Candidate:

• Strong local government finance experience
• Proven track record in year-end accounts and treasury management
• Confident managing teams and complex financial systems
• Available immediately and able to hit the ground running

To express interest or find out more, please get in touch today.