Interim Chief Accountant, Dudley Council

Job Title: Chief Accountant Client: Dudley Council Duration: 6months Location: Remote Salary: Negotiable Day Rate Requirement: Local Authority experience Role Summary Lead the full closure of accounts for the 2025/26 financial year, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely completion Act as the primary liaison with external auditors, coordinating requests, resolving queries, and supporting a smooth audit process Prepare clear, well‑structured notes and supporting schedules for accountants to facilitate review and sign‑off Oversee the coordination, quality, and completeness of all working papers required for year‑end and audit activities Manage and maintain the closedown timetable, ensuring all stakeholders meet deadlines and dependencies across the finance functionConnect2Dudley is a trading style of Dudley & Kent Commercial Services LTD - A joint venture between Dudley Metropolitan Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dudley is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates