Chief Accountant

Posted 22 October 2025
Salary £600 - £700 per day
LocationRedditch
Job type Temporary
Discipline Professional & Technical
Reference26616

Job description


Interim Chief Accountant - £600 per day
Duration: 6 months
Location: Hybrid
Start Date: ASAP

We are working with a local authority to recruit an experienced Chief Accountant on an interim basis. This is a key leadership role within the Finance and Corporate Resources Directorate, reporting to the Assistant Director of Finance and Customer Services.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the Business Support and Technical Accounts teams, including Treasury Management
  • Deliver robust year-end processes and produce the Statement of Accounts for two councils
  • Manage the Balance Sheet and Fixed Asset Register for Redditch Borough and Bromsgrove District Councils
  • Oversee revenue and capital budgets, coding structures, and ledger controls
  • Liaise with external auditors and ensure compliance with IFRS and statutory deadlines
  • Provide strategic financial advice to senior stakeholders


Ideal Candidate:

  • Strong local government finance experience
  • Proven track record in year-end accounts and treasury management
  • Confident managing teams and complex financial systems
  • Available immediately and able to hit the ground running


To express interest or find out more, please get in touch today.