Chief Accountant
Posted 6 days ago by g2 Recruitment
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
East Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Interim Chief Accountant involves leading financial operations for a local government client in the East Midlands on a 9-month contract. The position requires expertise in financial reporting, audit coordination, and budgeting, with a hybrid working arrangement of two days in the office per week. Candidates must be local to the East Midlands or willing to travel for work.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead year-end closing activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with IFRS/local GAAP.
- Coordinate external audits, acting as the primary liaison with auditors and ensuring all documentation is prepared and compliant.
- Oversee the preparation of statutory accounts and ensure timely submission of regulatory filings.
- Support the annual budgeting process, including consolidation, variance analysis, and presentation to senior leadership.
- Manage interim and year-end tax reporting, including deferred tax calculations and liaising with tax advisors.
- Ensure robust internal controls are in place and functioning effectively during the financial year-end.
- Provide financial insights to support strategic decision-making during planning and forecasting cycles.
- Mentor and support the finance team through peak workload periods, ensuring continuity and knowledge transfer.
- Drive process improvements in financial reporting, closing procedures, and compliance workflows.
Key Skills:
- Strong knowledge of IFRS/local GAAP.
- Experience in financial reporting and audit coordination.
- Proficiency in budgeting and variance analysis.
- Ability to manage tax reporting and liaise with tax advisors.
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in process improvement initiatives.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: East Midlands
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Job Opportunity – Interim Chief Accountant – East Midlands
One of my local Government clients based in the East Midlands are currently on the lookout for a Chief Accountant to join their team on an interim basis.
Chief Accountant
Contract Length: 9 Months
Pay Rate: DOE
Days: X5 p/w
Start Date: September/October
Hybrid: X2 days p/w in office
You will be expected to:
- Lead year-end closing activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with IFRS/local GAAP.
- Coordinate external audits, acting as the primary liaison with auditors and ensuring all documentation is prepared and compliant.
- Oversee the preparation of statutory accounts and ensure timely submission of regulatory filings.
- Support the annual budgeting process, including consolidation, variance analysis, and presentation to senior leadership.
- Manage interim and year-end tax reporting, including deferred tax calculations and liaising with tax advisors.
- Ensure robust internal controls are in place and functioning effectively during the financial year-end.
- Provide financial insights to support strategic decision-making during planning and forecasting cycles.
- Mentor and support the finance team through peak workload periods, ensuring continuity and knowledge transfer.
- Drive process improvements in financial reporting, closing procedures, and compliance workflows.
As candidates will be expected to be present X2 days p/w in the office please do only apply for this job role if you are local to the East Midlands or willing to travel for work.
If you match the above criteria and are interested then please don't hesitate to reach out and send your CV to daniel.worthington@g2recruitment.com or call me on 0115 666 6399.