Job Description

Our public sector client is currently looking to recruit an Interim Head Accountant on an initial 6 month contract, working on a hybrid basis from their Exeter based office

Head Accountant – Public Sector

Exeter - Hybrid

£500 - £700 per day 

The successful Head Accountant will be a Qualified Accountant (CIPFA / CIMA / ACCA) and will have strategic and operational leadership experience.  Within the role provide strategic advice to ensure the provision of comprehensive financial services across a range of services, including the analysis of complex financial information, financial monitoring, planning and budgeting and the implementation, review and improvement of financial processes.

Key accountabilities:

To provide Financial services to specific business areas. Key to this area will be the ability to apply judgement from experience and professional knowledge to draw conclusions, influence Heads of Service, in the resolution of conflicting issues and budgetary demands. 

To ensure all financial information, accounts and budgets are produced and reported accurately and consistently, and comply with all financial

legislation, regulations and standards set by the Treasurer.

To develop and extend the services currently provided to existing and new customers, as well as exploring new areas of financial support services.

To provide financial advice, direction setting, and financial management support to the officers and Members of the authority within the service area to which they are responsible.

To be responsible for the Service Area’s accounting processes such as

budget estimate preparation, input into the medium term financial strategy, budget monitoring and year end closing down, payments of accounts etc, thus ensuring integrity of the accounts and the regularity of the Service’s financial transactions and meet corporate timetable deadlines and comply with Accounting Code of Practice requirements.  This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established organisation offering potential for contract extensions