Chief Accountant
Location:
Region: York
Country: United Kingdom
Role:
- Industry: Public Sector and Government
- Job Type: Contract / Freelance
Working Arrangement: Hybrid
Rate: Negotiable
Benefits: Negotiable
Application Details:
- Date Posted:
Expiry Date: 31/12/2024
Job Reference: CANE_1735034056
Chief Accountant
Role: Chief Accountant
Location: Northeast
Contract Length: 3 months rolling.
Rate: Negotiable P/D Umbrella
Fully Remote
I am currently assisting one of my local authority clients in the South-West of England who are looking for an interim Chief Accountant to join the team.
Responsibilities:
- Leading on the annual co-ordinating and closure of the Council's Accounts
- Co-ordinating and publishing a closing timetable promoting earlier close in line with proposed Government legislative timetable.
- Providing technical expertise and advice to Senior Officers and Members when required
- Supporting and advising on MTFS and the preparation of Revenue and Capital Budgets
- Continuously reviewing the quality of service deliver and promoting good accounting practice across the Council.
Person Specification:
- Fully CCAB or CIPFA qualified
- Specialist technical knowledge of year end/closedown in a local authority setting.
- Recent local authority experience
- Technical accounting knowledge
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