3 chief accountant jobs found

Chief Accountant A Local Authority in the South West is seeking an exceptional Interim Chief Accountant to lead its technical accounting function and steer the delivery of a complex and high-profile Statement of Accounts - Spencer Clarke Group is supporting the council in identifying a seasoned professional capable of operating at a senior strategic level. What's on offer £500+ per day, Inside IR35 (negotiable, dependent on experience) Hybrid working 3-month initial contract 37 hours per week, 09:00-17:00About the role The Chief Accountant serves as the council's professional lead for financial accounting, overseeing a wide-ranging portfolio that includes the Statement of Accounts, treasury management, VAT and Tax, banking, insurance, asset accounting, and the chart of accounts. You will ensure excellence in the council's financial control environment, act as the senior technical advisor on accounting regulation, and support strategic decision-making through high-quality...

Chief Accountant - Wiltshire Council Salary: £400 Per Day Hours: 37 Hours Working Schedule: Monday to Friday Contract Length: 3 Months + Location: Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA148JN Job Details A team manager responsible for a small team of specialist and professional staff in a discrete service or a large team of operational staff within the same service area. There may be more than one postholder at this level within the same functional or service area but each within a defined specialism. Will have responsibility for management of a direct budget for staff resources. Will report to a L3 head of service or a director. This role is a technical lead for the Councils accounts. It will report to the Director of Finance who is the professional lead reporting into the Corporate Director. Specific duties and responsibilities include: Providing high quality financial accounting and strategic management information in relation to the functions performed by the team. This role leads...

Chief Accountant  Rate: £100 per hour Contract: 6 months Working Pattern: Hybrid (1 day per week in the office + occasional evening meetings) Are you an experienced senior finance professional ready to take on a high-impact interim role within a leading London local authority? We’re seeking a CCAB-qualified Chief Accountant to lead the Council’s Financial Accounting function and play a pivotal role in shaping strong financial governance. The Role Reporting to the Deputy Director of Finance & Property, you will take strategic and operational ownership of the Council’s financial accounting activities, ensuring compliance, transparency, and high-quality reporting. You will lead a team of up to 10 FTE, acting as the Council’s primary expert on financial accounting regulations and key advisor to the statutory Section 151 Officer.   Key Responsibilities Lead the production of the Council’s Single Entity and Group Accounts, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery. Act as...