Enable job alerts via email!
Interim Chief Accountant
Venn Group
West Midlands Combined Authority
On-site
GBP 60,000 - 80,000
Boost your interview chances
Create a job specific, tailored resume for higher success rate.
Job summary
An established industry player is looking for an experienced Interim Chief Accountant to lead their corporate accounting function. This hands-on role requires a blend of strategic oversight and technical expertise to ensure financial integrity and compliance within the public sector. You will manage the corporate finance function, oversee accounting operations, and deliver essential financial work, including budgeting and audit processes. Collaborating closely with senior leadership and council members, you will provide the strategic direction necessary for effective financial decision-making. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and have a passion for public sector finance, this opportunity is for you.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in corporate finance and accounting.
- Strong understanding of local government financial regulations.
Responsibilities
- Lead the corporate finance function and ensure compliance.
- Mentor finance teams and support financial decision-making.
Skills
Strategic Oversight
Financial Reporting
Budgeting
Audit Processes
Tax Compliance
IFRS Reporting
Team Management
Job description
Interim Chief Accountant
Rate: £650 per day
Our client, a local authority, is seeking an experienced Interim Chief Accountant to lead their corporate accounting function. This hands-on role requires both strategic oversight and technical expertise to ensure financial integrity and compliance within the public sector.
Key Requirements:
- Manage the corporate finance function, overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance.
- Deliver hands-on financial work, including budgeting, audit processes, tax compliance, and IFRS reporting.
- Ensure adherence to local government financial regulations while improving internal controls and processes.
- Manage and mentor finance teams, providing strategic direction and ensuring effective execution.
- Work closely with senior leadership and council members to support financial decision-making.
If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, then please apply with your most up to date CV and for an initial conversation reach out to dpalmer@venngroup.com / mhamer@venngroup.com / hsmith@venngroup.com.
'/%3e%3cpath%20d='M101.744%2012.4726L102.894%2016.1947L99.0021%2013.2201L101.744%2012.4726ZM105.3%208.40937H100.488L99.0026%203.59473L97.5116%208.41047L92.7%208.40385L96.5965%2011.3834L95.1055%2016.1942L99.0021%2013.2196L101.408%2011.3834L105.3%208.40992V8.40937Z'%20fill='white'/%3e%3cdefs%3e%3clinearGradient%20id='paint0_linear_5593_1381'%20x1='90'%20y1='9.44471'%20x2='99'%20y2='9.44471'%20gradientUnits='userSpaceOnUse'%3e%3cstop%20stop-color='%2300AD70'/%3e%3cstop%20offset='0.998594'%20stop-color='%2300B67A'/%3e%3cstop%20offset='1'%20stop-color='%23DCDCE6'/%3e%3c/linearGradient%3e%3c/defs%3e%3c/svg%3e){kind=small}
Similar jobs
Interim Management Accountant
Only for registered members
England
Remote
GBP 60,000 - 80,000
FP&A and Systems Accountant
Only for registered members
London
Remote
GBP 40,000 - 80,000
Staff Accountant
Only for registered members
Stroud
Remote
GBP 60,000 - 80,000
Senior Accountant - United Kingdom
Only for registered members
Remote
USD 50,000 - 90,000
Senior Accountant - United Kingdom
Only for registered members
Remote
USD 50,000 - 90,000
Systems Accountant
Only for registered members
Remote
GBP 61,000 - 61,000
Senior Financial Accountant New Remote- UK
Only for registered members
Remote
GBP 40,000 - 70,000
job faster
