Head Accountant
Location: Devon
Contract: Temporary (6 month initial)
Rate: £400 - £500 Per Day Umbrella (Negotiable)
Start date: ASAP
*Hybrid Working*
Contact: (url removed)
Job Description
Service Care Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a local authority in Devon for an experienced and strategic Head Accountant. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to provide high-level financial leadership, ensuring the delivery of comprehensive financial services across a wide range of departments. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping financial strategies, managing complex budgets, and driving performance improvements. If you are a qualified accountant with strong leadership capabilities, extensive knowledge of local authority accounting, and a proven track record in managing change, we'd love to hear from you.
Main responsibilities
Provide high-level financial advice and support to officers and Members, influencing operational and strategic decisions through the analysis of complex financial data.
Oversee budget preparation, financial monitoring, medium-term financial strategy, and year-end account closures, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and integrity of financial transactions.
Manage and lead a finance team, ensuring staff are properly trained, meet high standards of financial competence, and support cultural and transformational change initiatives.
Ensure all financial information, accounts, and budgets are pr...