Service Care Solutions
Chief Accountant
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Chief Accountant
Location: West Sussex
Contract: Temporary (6 months)
Salary: £800-£850 per day umbrella / £703.56-£747.50 PAYE Inclusive / £627.79-£666.99 PAYE Exclusive
Start Date: ASAP
Contact: rachel.burgess@servicecare.org.uk
Job Description
Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a local authority in West Sussex for a Chief Accountant to join the team on a temporary basis. The postholder will lead and manage a team of 20 members to lead the financial systems of the authority.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the support and development of the Council’s financial systems, ensuring technology meets evolving business needs and requirements.
- Lead financial governance and compliance, maintaining effective controls, financial regulations and standards in line with legislation, CIPFA guidance and best practice.
- Oversee the Council’s financial planning and reporting, including the annual budget, Statement of Accounts, statutory returns, external audit, treasury management, VAT, banking and cash management.
- Provide strategic financial leadership and technical accounting advice, while developing financial capability across the organisation and contributing to the overall direction and delivery of the Finance function.
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Candidate Criteria
- Significant experience as a senior finance professional, working independently to tight deadlines with a highly motivated and detail-focused approach.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and statutory accounts within the public sector, with knowledge of relevant legislation and accounting standards.
- Proven ability to use financial and organisational skills to produce high-quality, accurate and timely financial information and ensure compliance.
- Strong partnership and relationship management skills, with experience of working collaboratively and managing key client relationships.
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If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who could be, please contact Rachel at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email rachel.burgess@servicecare.org.uk
Service Care Solutions also offers a referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive compensation for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.
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