Finance Business Partner / Chief Accountant
A Local Authority in The South West are looking to appoint a talented Finance Business Partner/Chief Accountant on an Interim basis and are working with Spencer Clarke Group to find a successful candidate.
What's on offer:
1. Rates: £467 - £600 per day, inside IR35. *Negotiable based on experience
2. Hybrid Working
3. Contract type: Contract (37 hrs a week)
4. Hours: 09:00 - 17:00
About the role:
The role at Bristol will be responsible for providing comprehensive and innovative support to senior managers and councillors on a range of issues and will work collaboratively with services and staff across the finance function.
Responsibilities:
We are looking for a proactive individual experienced in Local Authority technical accounting, including:
1. Annual close-down
2. External audit liaison
3. Statutory returns
4. Management of collection fund and rates budget processes
5. Provision of confident leadership and clear management to ensure the effective operational delivery of the service
About you:
You will have the following experience:
1. Full CCAB (or equivalent qualification)
2. Clear knowledge and experience of technical accounting in a local authority setting
3. Experience of leading and developing a team and excellent relationship management
4. Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of local government finance, budgeting and accounting
How to apply:
Once your CV is received, if you are successful you will be contacted. Due to the extremely high number of applications, it may not be possible to contact every applicant. As such, if you are not contacted please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.
About Spencer Clarke Group:
Here at Spencer Clarke Group, we pride ourselves on connecting you with the best career opportunities; our experienced Consultants have extensive market knowledge and will also provide expert career advice along the way.
When you join us, you will receive:
1. Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities
2. Free DBS checks
3. Post Placement Aftercare
4. Loyalty reward scheme and regular competitions for our agency professionals
We offer a market leading referral scheme of up to £250 so if you know of someone who may also be looking for an exciting career opportunity, ask them to email their CV to Brad on remembering to include your details as well.
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