Chief Accountant M405

You will be a CCAB qualified accountant with the ability to lead the preparation of the Council’s annual revenue budget and its medium-term financial plan, and have extensive experience of budget monitoring for a range of complex services.

 

You will also play a key role in the management of the closedown process and preparation of the annual accounts which includes liaising with the external auditors.  You will also have a working knowledge of professional codes of practice covering local authority finance and accounting.

 

You must also have the ability to collate and analyse information, think creatively and achieve practical solutions to day to day problems.

 

What We Offer:

• Generous Annual Leave: Between 35.5 and 40.5 days (NJC) of leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Professional Development: Opportunities for professional development linked to many roles.
• Pension Scheme: Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Free Parking: Available for all employees.

Colleagues are also actively engaged through our Staff Forum and groups such as our Health and Wellbeing Group and Equality Working Group.

 

Find out more about this role and who we are by visiting www.charnwood.gov.uk/jobs

 

The Council strongly believes a diverse and inclusive workforce helps make our services better. We value the individual strengths of each colleague and the potential they bring.

 

We are a Disability Confident Employer and strive to promote a disability confident culture. To find out more about our Disability Confident commitments including reasonable adjustments and the guaranteed interview scheme please visit: www.charnwood.gov.uk/pages/equality_diversity_and_inclusion.

 

We have also signed the Armed Forces Covenant (AFC) and have achieved the AFC’s Employer Recognition Gold Award.

 

How to Apply: You can apply for any of our posts online at: https://recruitment.charnwood.gov.uk. Applications must be made using the on-line application process.

 

For further information, please contact Neil Whittall by email neil.whittall@charnwood.gov.uk

 

No agencies please.