Group Management Accountant

Summary: The Group Accountant role at Sewell Wallis involves overseeing financial management for a public sector organization in Chesterfield, focusing on the development and maintenance of financial processes. The position requires leading a team of four and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements while providing financial training to non-financial staff. This is a 6-month interim contract with an immediate start, offering hybrid working arrangements. The role emphasizes financial planning, forecasting, and the integrity of financial systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monthly forecasting, including monitoring savings delivery, income projections, and reserves.
• Collection fund accounting.
• Financial planning and development of effective budget processes.
• Deliver financial training and advice to non-financial staff.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and accounting standards.
• Develop and maintain financial systems with data integrity.
• Support the design of effective quality financial information.

Key Skills:

• Qualified Accountant - either ACA, ACCA, CIMA.
• Public sector industry experience.
• Experience working in a Group structure.
• Team management experience, ideally managing a team of 2+.
• Ability to travel to Chesterfield for a 6-month period.

Salary (Rate): 51500

City: Chesterfield

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other