Chief Accountant

Job Category : Finance
Location : Town Hall, Redditch, B98 8AH, Redditch Borough Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £27.50

Purpose of the Role

To be responsible for and accountable to the Financial Services Manager for the programming, administration, quality and control of the work of the Business Support team and the Technical Accounts, including Treasury Management function.

To lead on the provision of robust and timely year-end processes and to produce the Statement of Accounts for both authorities.

To be responsible for managing the Balance Sheet for Redditch Borough Council and Bromsgrove District Council, to include the Fixed Asset Register.

To co-ordinate the revenue and capital budgets for both districts in order to provide overall financial position for the Authority.

To control the coding structure on which the ledger is based.

To actively participate in the ongoing professional development of the Technical Accountant, system accountants and reconciliation officers and.

Knowledge and Experience
5 years post CCAB qualification experience
Experience of producing Statement of Accounts
Experience of Managing Staff
Experience of managing and monitoring budgets
Thorough knowledge of Accounting Principles
Experience of working in a complex financial environment

Qualifications and Professional Memberships
Fully CCAB qualified
Full Driving Licence