5 chief accountant jobs found

Job Opportunity! – Interim Chief/Deputy Chief Accountant – Fully Remote – 2 Year Contract! I am reaching out as a local authority client of mine are currently on the lookout for a Chief/Deputy Chief Accountant to join their team on a contract that will run for 2 years in. Contract Duration: 24 months. Rate: £500-£550 per day IR35: Inside Hybrid: Fully Remote. Days: Full Time or Part Time (Can be flexible) Start Date: ASAP You will be expected to: * * Contribute on closing down the 25/26 accounts for the council. * Ensure that the council delivers outturn reporting and produces a draft 25/26 statement of accounts by the statutory deadline. * Deliver high quality working papers and supporting evident as a contribution to ensure an effective audit process. * Will assist with budget monitoring and business partnering. * Will assist with budget setting and MTFS. * Will assist with returns, RA, quarterly returns etc. * Will...

I am recruiting for Chief Accountant within a local authority based in London. The role will be a temporary position for 6 months paying upto £750 p/day. The role will be hybrid working. Key duties include To manage the production of the Council's Single entity and Group accounts. To be the primary expert on financial accounting regulations and be the primary advisor on this subject matter to the Council' s statutory section 151 Officer. To hold the day-to-day responsibility for the Council's system of financial controls, ensuring that all key reconciliations are produced monthly, quarterly or yearly depending on their importance and the regularity. To regularly liaise and manage relationships with the External Auditors at a senior level. To manage the end of year capital and asset accounting processes. To manage the financial accounting function and present to directors and councillors on the matter, where appropriate. To ensure that the team provide specialist financial...

Interim Chief Accountant Local Government - London 6 month initial contract £700+ p/d 2-3 days a week on site About the client Morgan Law is seeking an interim Chief Accountant for a local authority in London, reporting to the Deputy S151. Accountabilities Responsible for preparing the annual Statement of Accounts and disclosure notes To provide leadership and oversight to the core accounting, systems and capital financing functions to support the effective stewardship of the Council's financial resources Streamline the processes for reconciliations, VAT and payroll to ensure the accuracy of the general ledger and analysis of the movement of accounts Ensure all statutory returns are completed accurately and timely manner, manage the relationships with auditors at an operational level, managing the audit schedule and raising accounting issues Liaise with external auditors and leading the Audit process for various authorities Responsible for the preparing audit working papers...

London Borough Corporate Financial Accountant Rate: £450 - £530 a day (depending on experience and strenght of interview) Hours per week: 36 Contract: 5 Months Location: Harrow Council Hub, Forward Dr, Harrow, UK, HA3 8FL Hybrid - mix of home and office/onsite client premises Qualified Accountant The Corporate Financial Accountant plays a key role in supporting the Chief Accountant by leading on the production of the Council's annual Statement of Accounts, ensuring compliance with current regulations, audit standards and best practice. The role oversees the management and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts throughout the year, contributes to improved financial processes, and ensures timely completion of statutory financial returns. It also provides strategic oversight of the Council's debtor position, supports service charge calculations, and acts as the lead contact for HMRC on tax matters. Working collaboratively with internal stakeholders, external auditors and...

London Borough Corporate Financial Accountant Rate: £38.43 Umbrella an hour OR £29.20 PAYE Hours per week: 36 Contract: 5 Months Location: Harrow Council Hub, Forward Dr, Harrow, UK, HA3 8FL Hybrid - mix of home and office/onsite client premises Qualified Accountant The Corporate Financial Accountant plays a key role in supporting the Chief Accountant by leading on the production of the Council's annual Statement of Accounts, ensuring compliance with current regulations, audit standards and best practice. The role oversees the management and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts throughout the year, contributes to improved financial processes, and ensures timely completion of statutory financial returns. It also provides strategic oversight of the Council's debtor position, supports service charge calculations, and acts as the lead contact for HMRC on tax matters. Working collaboratively with internal stakeholders, external auditors and finance teams, the role helps...