Accountant – Capital & Technical Full Time

Accountant | Capital & Technical | Permanent | ChesterfieldHybrid working, flexible working, excellent benefits.
Our client is seeking a strong knowledge of local government finance or public sector finance, including the rules, standards and guidance that relate to capital accounting and treasury activities.Your new company
Join a forward-thinking organisation that plays a vital role in delivering impactful services to local communities. You’ll become part of a modern finance function committed to strong governance, high-quality reporting, and continuous improvement. The environment is supportive, collaborative, and focused on empowering talented people to thrive and lead change.
Your new role
You will lead a small, high-performing finance team and take ownership of a range of specialist technical, capital, and statutory accounting responsibilities.

• Produce statutory financial reporting across wider service areas, working collaboratively with multiple Heads of Service and Directors.
• Treasury Management, forecasting, budgeting, planning,
• Capital accounting, record all capital transactions
• Drive the production of annual statutory accounts and associated working papers.
• Oversee monthly reporting, year-end processes and internal financial controls.
• Lead on capital accounting, including monitoring, financing, asset management and maintaining the fixed asset register.
• Advise senior leaders with clear, evidence-based insight and high-quality financial reporting.
• Manage treasury management, insurance activities, taxation matters, and associated compliance.
• Support financial modelling, business case development and strategic decision-making.
• Represent the finance function in cross-organisational groups and support effective governance.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Full CCAB (or equivalent) qualification, with strong technical grounding.
• Strong knowledge of local government finance, including the rules, standards and guidance that relate to capital accounting and treasury activities.
• Good understanding of financial controls and how to apply standard accounting processes and procedures.
• Significant experience in financial leadership, ideally within a complex or regulated environment.
• Deep understanding of technical accounting, including capital accounting, treasury management, IFRS/CIPFA standards, and financial controls.
• Proven experience of year-end processes, statutory accounts, and complex financial analysis.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information for non-financial stakeholders.
• Experience managing staff, driving performance and fostering a positive team culture.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving.

What you’ll get in return

• Competitive salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Access to employee benefits, wellbeing support and professional development

What you need to do now If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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