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