Reference: R0000985
Service Area: Finance and Investment
Directorate: Finance
Salary: £ 51,348 - £55,172
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contractual Status: Permanent
Middlesbrough, at the heart of the Tees Valley, is a great place to live and work. With an ambitious strategic plan, the Council aims to regenerate the borough and town centre through innovative capital investment projects that will transform the services it provides and improve the quality of life of its residents. This is truly an exciting time to be joining the Council with significant investment, jobs and businesses coming into the area.
We are looking for a senior accountant with significant experience and knowledge to join our finance function as Chief Accountant. Reporting to the Head of Finance and Investment, and having close links with the Director of Finance, you will lead the technical accounting and financial control side of the Council’s finance agenda over the coming years. You will also work closely with the Council’s finance business partners on the budgeting for and monitoring of the revenue budget and investment strategy and lead on the use and development of the finance system.
The key responsibilities of this post are as follows:
To be suitable for the role you need to be fully qualified with strong leadership skills and the ability to develop influential relationships at a senior level. The successful candidate will have an advanced technical skillset and substantial experience managing complex financial systems and procedures.
Previous experience within a local authority setting is ideal, but applications from those in the wider public sector will be considered. For an informal discussion on this post, please contact Justin Weston, Head of Finance and Investment on (01642) 729582.
Closing date: 30th September 2020 by 12 midnight
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