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Chief Accountant
Job Location:
Job Location:
Chichester - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
19 August 2026 (11 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
16 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
6 months contract with a local authority
Rate: 800 to 850/day Umbrella
Summary
- This role is a 6-month contract with a local authority offering a daily rate of 800 to 850 under an umbrella arrangement. The position is pivotal in providing strategic leadership for the Councils Financial Accounting and Governance function. The successful candidate will ensure the delivery of high-quality financial reporting statutory compliance treasury management and financial governance. Leading the Chief Accountants Team the role involves offering expert technical accounting advice maintaining strong financial controls and supporting the Councils financial sustainability through effective management and governance.
Responsibilities
- Direct and manage the Chief Accountants Team to ensure optimal performance development and delivery of essential financial services.
- Supervise the management support and ongoing enhancement of the Councils financial systems to meet both operational and strategic needs.
- Lead the financial governance framework of the Council ensuring the maintenance of robust financial controls policies procedures and compliance standards.
- Develop and uphold financial regulations delegation schemes guidance notes and procedures in accordance with legislative and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor changes in government policy accounting standards and financial regulations evaluating their impact and advising senior stakeholders as needed.
- Ensure the precise and timely completion of statutory financial reporting obligations including government returns and regulatory submissions.
Requirements:
- Extensive senior-level experience in a finance or accounting role ideally within a local government or public sector setting.
- Proven track record in producing statutory accounts and managing year-end financial reporting processes.
- Strong background in treasury management financial governance and financial control frameworks.
- Fully qualified accountant (CCAB/CIMA) with current professional membership.
- Degree-level qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
- Comprehensive knowledge of local government finance accounting standards and statutory reporting requirements.
Additional Information
- Working hours: 37 hours per week
- Hybrid working arrangement: 2 days per week required in the office
- Location: County Hall Chichester PO19 1RQ
- Payment schedule: Bi-weekly
This role is available soon; interested candidates should apply as soon as possible.
Required Skills:
To provide strategic leadership for the Councils Financial Accounting and Governance function ensuring the delivery of high-quality financial reporting statutory compliance treasury management and financial governance.
Required Education:
To provide strategic leadership for the Councils Financial Accounting and Governance function ensuring the delivery of high-quality financial reporting statutory compliance treasury management and financial governance.
