Chief Accountant

Opus 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.