Chief Accountant

apartmentMichael Page placeDarlington calendar_month 

About Our Client

A fantastic organisation whose purpose is to secure investment, create jobs and grow the economy.

Job Description
  • Strategic Financial Planning: Develop financial strategies that align with corporate goals and service delivery plans.
  • Medium-Term Financial Planning: Lead the coordination of Medium-Term Financial Plan, Revenue Budget, and Capital Programme.
  • Capital Strategy & Treasury Management: Oversee capital budgets, funding, and borrowing strategies while driving the development of Treasury Strategy.
  • Final Accounts Management: Ensure the smooth and timely production of the final accounts.
  • Budget Oversight: Provide financial management and budgetary support to Directors, ensuring robust financial governance.
  • Audit Leadership: Manage internal audit processes and be the key point of contact for external auditors.
  • Change & Development Projects: Offer financial expertise to support major organisational change, efficiency programmes, and capital development projects
The Successful Applicant
  • Qualified Accountant
  • Local Government
  • Manage stakeholder relationships at strategic and operational level and engage with stakeholders on delivery matters
  • Strong financial planning background
  • Ability to produce final accounts
What's on Offer
  • Opportunity to influence and represent at a senior level
  • A dynamic and supportive work environment
  • Hybrid/Flexible working
  • 27 Days annual leave, increasing to 32 days after 5 years service
  • Holiday Purchase Scheme
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Car Lease Scheme - after 1 years service
  • On Site Café with staff discount
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