Job Description:
We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Brentwood to assist with the appointment of a Chief Accountant, on a 5-month contract, highly likely to be extended at the client's discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Rate of Pay: £453.44 - £571.00 per Day
Responsibilities:
1. To have line management responsibility for the Technical Accountant, including one-to-one review meetings, appraisals, leave booking, and work allocation.
2. Support the implementation of policies and strategies for the financial service to support service delivery, value for money, and the delivery of the Council's priorities and defined outcomes.
3. Attend, advise, and actively participate in meetings with members, Directors, Management teams, and working groups as required.
4. Prepare the treasury elements of the statement of accounts in accordance with statutory requirements.
5. Lead in the preparation and publication of the Statement of Accounts including producing notes to the accounts and professional working papers.
Qualifications:
1. Part or fully qualified Accountant (AAT or higher)
2. Sound understanding of public sector (Local Government) finance and legislation.
3. Good knowledge of accounting codes of practice
4. Experience of dealing with auditors
Please note:
1. You should be available to work immediately or at short notice.
2. You should have the right to work in the U.K.
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and are an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated, all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are extended by clients on a longer-term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. In case the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.
Required Skills:
* Discretion
* Pay
* Legislation
* Treasury
* Codes
* Service Delivery
* Directors
* Government
* LTD
* Accounting
* Preparation
* Finance
* Business
* Management
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