Chief Technical Accountant (Stoke On Tren)

CHIEF TECHNICAL ACCOUNTANT
We are looking to recruit a Chief Technical Accountant to work for a local government organisation based in Stoke on Trent. Ideal for a candidate that has the skills and knowledge to lead and deliver a high-quality finance service for the Council and its stakeholders.
ROLE: Chief Technical Accountant
LOCATION: Stoke on Trent
JOB TYPE: ongoing
SALARY: £522 per day PAYE, £690 per day LTD
HOURS: full time, Monday to Friday
THE ROLE:

• To work within a professionally focused service area to provide financial and commercial advice and support across a range of directorates and transformational projects across the Council.
• To deliver high quality, efficient financial services and regulations to support the delivery of corporate aims, ensuring at all times that the interests and responsibilities of the S151 officer are properly observed and complied with.
• To attend and contribute to the corporate policies and related council areas providing financial and commercial advice on the financial implication of strategic and operational matters to support and influence decision-making.
• Focus on the strategic finance requirement(s) of the council, understanding the business plan/priority outcomes and strategies and what this means for department and the wider the Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS).
• To establish and maintain effective working relationships with key partners and stakeholders in Government, private, voluntary and community sectors to ensure they understand and assist our agenda.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE:

• Qualified Accountant with full current membership.
• In depth knowledge of the regulations, standards and guidance to comply with statutory reporting and treasury management requirements.
• Experience of working with managers to set and monitor budgets, providing advice on risks and mitigations.

Application by CV or call Paloma Lopez at Carbon60 on 07360 514 822.

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