Chief Accountant

Chief Accountant

A Local Authority in The North West are looking to appoint a Head of Finance on an Interim basis. Spencer Clarke Group are working with the client to find the successful candidate.

What's on offer:

• Rates: £600-£750 per day, inside IR35.

*Negotiable based on experience

*Please submit your CV with the rate you require

• Hybrid working
• Contract type: Contract (37 hrs a week)
• Hours: 09:00 -17:30

About the role:

The role oversees the day to day running of finance functions across all AFC boroughs including closing, system control and development, transactions, management accounts (DSG and General Fund), schools finance, projects and risk management.

Based in the North West (Hybrid):

Responsibilities:

1. A proven track record as a successful strategic leader including the development of successful teams. Experience in leading and inspiring teams, undertaking line management, performance management and change management.
2. Experience of building strong partnerships, maintaining relationships and co-producing solutions to challenges across a diverse set of stakeholders.
3. Proven experience of key finance areas including financial control, management information and reporting, statutory compliance and reporting, Accounts Payable/ Receivable and systems.

About you:
You will have the following experience:

• CCAB qualified or equivalent
• A proven track record as a successful strategic leader including the development of successful teams
• A proven track record as a successful strategic leader including the development of successful teams

How to apply

• Once your CV is received, if you are successful, you will be contacted.
• Due to the extremely high number of applications, it may not be possible to contact every applicant. As such, if you are not contacted, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.

About Spencer Clarke Group

Here at Spencer Clarke Group, we pride ourselves on connecting you with the best career opportunities; our experienced Consultants have extensive market knowledge and will also provide expert career advice along the way.

When you join us, you will receive:

• Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities
• Free DBS checks
• Post Placement Aftercare
• Loyalty reward scheme and regular competitions for our agency professionals

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We offer a market leading referral scheme of up to £250 so if you know of someone who may also be looking for an exciting career opportunity, ask them to email their CV to Brad on remembering to include your details as well.

*T's & C's apply.