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Allen Lane is supporting a London Council in recruiting an Interim Chief Accountant. This role is ideal for an experienced Chief Accountant or Deputy Chief Accountant with expertise in local government accounting, financial controls, and statutory reporting.
Job Responsibility:
Lead and manage the Council’s financial accounting team
Manage end-of-year statutory accounts, including capital and asset accounting
Ensure that the year end accounting timetable runs effectively, acting as a key point of contact for Auditors
Provide expert financial accounting advice to Senior Leadership and Budget Holders
Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end processes, including the statement of accounts
Requirements:
Proven experience as a Chief Accountant or Deputy Chief in a large Council
Strong knowledge of accounting policies, legislation, and statutory reporting