Chief Accountant

Chief Accountant

Your new company 
Mole Valley lies at the heart of Surrey, mid-way between London and the Sussex coast. It has a population of approximately 85,000 people. The majority of the district's population live in the main towns and villages of the district, in particular, Dorking and Leatherhead which are both close to the M25. Dorking is an historic market town surrounded by the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It has excellent transport links into London and the south coast. The high street is filled with arts and crafts shops, boutiques, art galleries, jewellers, interiors and furnishing specialists sitting alongside eclectic vintage shops and fabulous antique centres.

Your new Chief Accountant role 
The Chief Accountant will report to the Financial Services Manager and be responsible for leading a finance team of 6 who will provide financial information relating to corporate finance issues including, accounts closure, IFRS, financial systems and controls, Treasury Management, VAT, financial projects, capital and asset accounting to business units. You will also lead the finance team through the completion of major tasks such as budget setting and budget monitoring as well as the annual production of the statutory Statement of Accounts for year-end. In this role you will have business relationships with finance and non-finance teams including key relationships with Business Managers.

What you'll need to succeed 
You will be CCAB/CIMA Qualified ideally with local government finance experience and knowledge of key accounting services such as capital accounting, treasury management, year- end processes and budgeting. Ability to lead and manage a team is a must and sound interpersonal skills are vital as you will be also liaising across the organisation and with external professional bodies. Energy, tenacity and ability to work under pressure and skilled in report writing is essential as well as expert knowledge of Excel and Word. 

What you'll get in return 
You will receive a wide range of benefits including free parking at the Council offices, the Local Government Pension Scheme and a variety of training facilities. As well as a competitive salary what's on offer is a Salary Sacrifice scheme for childcare vouchers and discounted membership at the Dorking Sports Centre. You will also be part of a culture that is focused on personal and career development. 

What you need to do now
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