Chief Accountant – Guildford Borough Council

This is a permanent role reporting to the Head of Finance with responsibility for a small team. The role provides strategic financial and commercial services and advice across the organisation to enable planning and operational activity to be delivered in sustainable and cost-effective ways. It also ensures the production and reporting of accurate financial accounting information, the MTFS, and the delivery of the Council’s grouped statement of accounts in accordance with statutory deadlines.Responsibilities

Supervision and leadership of the accounting team to ensure all tasks are completed within required deadlinesFinancial reporting and compliance, overseeing the preparation of financial statementsBudgeting and financial planningRegulatory complianceStrategic financial planningCost managementRequirements

You will need to be a fully qualified CCAB accountant with previous experience in Local Government.Job details

This is a permanent role and will require you to be in the Guildford office 3 days a week. The salary range is £60,902 to £69,812 with an additional £8,000 market supplement.Employer

Morgan Law are managing this role on behalf of Guildford Borough Council and any direct applications will be forwarded to Jo Patel.Seniority level

Mid-Senior levelEmployment type

Full-timeJob function

Finance and Accounting/AuditingIndustries

Government Administration

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