Chief Accountant

England Permanent £54,000 - £58,000 per year View Job Description
Take strategic ownership of financial operations, providing leadership across Corporate Finance, Strategic Finance, and Exchequer Services.
  • Lead the delivery of financial operations in support of public safety.
  • £54,000 - £58,000 per annum.

About Our Client

Our client is a public sector service provider, delivering vital emergency services across a broad and diverse region. With a strong community focus and a commitment to public value, they support over a million residents across urban and rural areas. This is an opportunity to join a values-driven organisation that places safety, service, and integrity at the heart of everything it does.

Job Description

* Lead and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a collaborative, accountable, and customer-focused culture.

* Provide expert financial guidance to senior stakeholders, supporting effective decision-making across the organisation.

* Deliver timely and accurate financial reporting, including year-end accounts, budget planning and monitoring, and statutory returns.

* Oversee all aspects of capital accounting, treasury management, pensions, and exchequer functions.

* Ensure financial systems and internal controls are robust, efficient, and compliant with public sector regulations

* Play a key role in driving continuous improvement across finance processes and service delivery.

The Successful Applicant

* Professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent).

* A minimum of 5 years' industry experience.

* Strong technical expertise in local government or public sector finance.

* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage senior leaders.

* Flexible and proactive approach, able to respond to changing priorities in a dynamic environment.

What's on Offer

* £54,000 - £58,000 per annum.

* Flexible working arrangements - 3x days onsite in Leicester, 2x days remote working.

* Generous annual leave entitlement plus public holidays.

* Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).

* Ongoing support for training and development.

* Onsite parking and modern facilities, including access to gym.

Contact
Millie Sanyama
Quote job ref
JN-062025-6762247
Phone number
+441212309379

Job summary

Job function
Public Sector
Subsector
Head of Finance
Sector
Public Sector
Location
England
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Millie Sanyama
Consultant phone
+441212309379
Job reference
JN-062025-6762247