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Reed Public Sector Hub is actively recruiting for a Deputy Chief Accountant role for a Local Authority in Berkshire.
Rate: circa £550.00 per day to the candidate, Inside IR35
Contract length – Initial contract will be for 3 months with the possibility of extension.
predominately remote, the successful candidate might be expected to come into the office as and when required
Job Purpose
- To manage the production of the annual Statement of Accounts.
- To manage the relationship with External Audit and key stakeholders to ensure accurate information and explanations are provided in a timely manner.
- To maintain the integrity of the chart of accounts, balances, transactions and controls that facilitate all aspects of statutory and management reporting.
- To provide technical accounting advice to Council staff to ensure that best practice and relevant accounting standards and guidance is followed.
Qualifications/Education/Training
- Fully Qualified Accountant
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Experience
- Substantial experience of working at a senior level within a Finance function and of budgeting, closedown and providing financial information / advice directly to senior finance and non-finance officers at all levels including chief officers.
- Substantial experience and expert knowledge of applying and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
- Substantial experience of taking personal responsibility for delivering successful projects through carrying out / overseeing financial analysis/modelling.
- Substantial experience in delivering financial advice at a strategic level across wide ranging and complex services.
- Proven ability in effective budget / financial reporting at senior level.
If you have the expertise and experience for the role and want to elevate your career working for a prestigious organisation
APPLY NOW!
Alternatively contact Muzna Naqvi at Reed Reading office
