Full job descriptionOpus People Solutions are hiring for a Chief Accountant within our Local Authority client based in Redditch.
The role is 37 hours per week, offering hybrid working (1 day on-site per week in Redditch), with a contract length of 6 months+. Please see a high-level overview of what the position involves below:
*Lead the production of the annual Statement of Accounts, ensuring compliance with IFRS, CIPFA guidance and statutory deadlines.
* Review current accounts processes and implement improvements to strengthen financial controls and reporting.
* Manage the Balance Sheet, Fixed Asset Register and general ledger across Redditch Borough Council and Bromsgrove District Council.
* Oversee treasury management activities, including borrowing, lending and cash management.
* Coordinate revenue and capital budgets and support budget monitoring across the councils.
* Liaise with external auditors and lead the year-end audit process.
* Manage and develop a team including the Technical Accountant, Systems Accountant and Reconciliation Officers.
* Provide expert financial advice to senior managers, directors and leadership teams.
The ideal candidate will have experience with:
*Fully CCAB qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA or equivalent).
* Minimum 5 years’ post-qualification experience.
* Producing and leading Local Authority Statement of Accounts processes.
* Managing teams within a finance environment.
* Budget management, financial reporting and treasury management.
* Strong knowledge of local government accounting standards and IFRS.
* Working within a complex financial environment and engaging with senior stakeholders and auditors.
* Previous experience within Local Government.
If this role is of interest to you, please submit a copy of your CV and a mobile number.
All offers will be subject to satisfactory compliance screening, including right to work in the UK and references.