We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Twickenham to assist with the appointment of a Chief Accountant, on a 3-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration. Rate of Pay: £598.00 - £747.22 per Day Responsibilities: The Chief Accountant post reports to the Chief Operating and Finance Officer. The postholder manages three heads of finance as well as a Senior Financial Accountant. The role will oversee finance priorities and proactively plan to ensure that workloads remain equitable, work is effectively delegated and that finance team members are performing tasks appropriate for their grade. The role will be part of the Extended Business Services Leadership Team and will be a key strategic finance leader for the organisation. The postholder will work closely with operational service and corporate leadership teams and colleagues to shape financial strategy, explain key issues and promote the use of robust management information to drive improvement and support the organisation to achieve key priorities. Qualifications: CCAB qualified or equivalent Minimum three years post qualification experience A proven track record as a successful strategic leader including the development of successful teams. Experience in leading and inspiring teams, undertaking line management, performance management and change management. Please note: You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice. You should have right to work in U.K This role requires an enhanced DBS Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though 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. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service. RQ1447754