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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in Southampton. Are looking for a Chief Accountant to join their organisation.

Job Role: Chief Accountant
Temporary or Permanent: Temp
Possible End Date: 3 months (possible extension)
Number of Positions: 1 position
Location: Southampton
Office Based/Hybrid: 1 day in the office
DBS Required: Basic DBS required
Rate of Pay: £42.74 p/h umbrella
Pay Negotiable: TBC

Short Brief/Requirement:

• To comply with the Council’s financial policies and requirements.
• To manage and deliver an effective technical accounting service and all services within it. To manage the technical accounting team
• To ensure the council is compliant with accounting standards, CIPFA guidance and government regulations.
• To manage and deliver an effective VAT and tax service
• To provide clear, insightful and compliant reporting on all matters related to the function, including Treasury Management policies and position, capital strategy and capital programme monitoring, including impact on funding and borrowing requirements.

Job Requirements:

• At least 2 years experience working as a Chief Accountant or equivalent
• Full Professional accountancy level qualification (CCAB)
• To have experience of team management.
• To have managed all aspects of team performance including goal setting and performance review.
• To have experience of recruitment and selection of team members in accordance with relevant policies and legislation

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to tareeq.smith@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact Tareeq on 020 3854 4911 to discuss further.

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