Deputy Chief Accountant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 12 Medi 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 19 Medi 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | NG1 2DT |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 5 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 4723701_1757665185 |
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Your new company
Local Government Client in the Midlands
Your new role
Interim Deputy Chief Accountant - Local Government | Minimal On-Site Requirement6 Months Inside Scope
We're supporting a forward-thinking local authority to appoint an Interim Deputy Chief Accountant for a 6-month assignment. This is a hands-on, stabilising role designed to support the Chief Accountant and ensure smooth delivery of core finance functions-with only minimal time required on-site each month.
Key Responsibilities:
- Team Support: Provide day-to-day leadership to a high-performing finance team needing interim guidance.
- Audit Delivery: Lead the operational side of the external audit, allowing the Chief Accountant to focus on complex legacy issues.
- Issue Resolution: Own and resolve historic audit and financial items to strengthen the council's financial position.
- Balance Sheet Oversight: Review and reconcile key accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Strategic Impact: Free up senior leadership to focus on transformation by stabilising operations and clearing the audit backlog.
This is an ideal opportunity for a seasoned local government finance professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and can hit the ground running.
What you'll need to succeed
- Extensive experience in
Local government finance, particularly in audit and financial reporting - Strong
Technical accounting skills, including balance sheet management and reconciliations - A proactive, hands-on approach to resolving
Historic financial and audit issues - Ability to
Lead and support teams
Through periods of change and pressure - Confidence working
independently
With minimal supervision and limited on-site presence - Excellent
Communication and stakeholder management
Skills, especially with auditors and senior leaders
What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.
What you need to do now
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