Reporting into the Corporate Head of Finance and Deputy s151 officer, the post of Chief Accountant is a newly created, pivotal role which will see you lead the accountancy team, manage the annual budget and closing of accounts exercises and provide ongoing financial support and advice across the Council to ensure that the best use is made of available financial resources and that decisions are based on appropriate and accurate consideration of the relevant financial issues.
In addition, the role will lead on the production and monitoring of the Council's Capital Programme and have specific responsibility for capital accounting.
The Council is also embarking on the process of procuring a new integrated Financial Management System for which the postholder will have a key role in both the implementation and the subsequent roll out to users.
We are delighted to be working with an expanding Local Authority who are in an exciting growth phase and therefore have an opportunity for a Chief Accountant to join them.
This Chief Accountant role will be instrumental in the development of financial plans and strategies, revenue budgets, capital programmes and providing financial management support to directors.
Developing financial plans and strategies in order to align financial resources to corporate and service strategies and plans.
A successful and growing business based in Solihull requires a Chief Accountant to join their growing team.
This role focusses on managing the consolidated monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, as well as financial analysis, treasury, and taking responsibility for the transactions team.
The Group Financial Reporting Accountant plays a critical role in the finance function at the Renewable energy company with responsibility for all things accounting and reporting related, as well as leading on financial controls, audit work, day-to-day treasury, and financial systems.
Alongside strong technical accounting and systems skills and an understanding of the importance of internal controls, the Group Financial Reporting Accountant will possess high levels of EQ, enabling them to successfully take a leading role in the finance team and work effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.