Your new company This is an exciting opportunity to join a public service organisation and deputise the Chief Accountant. The purpose of the role is to provide critical support on year end processes as well as overseeing a small transactional team.Your new role As the successful candidate your responsibilities will include:Support the Chief Accountant in maintaining and improving financial accounting systems.Ensure accurate and timely statutory reporting in line with legislative and professional requirements.Coordinate the preparation of the annual Statement of Accounts and manage the final accounts timetable.Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to resolve accounting issues and meet strict reporting deadlines.Oversee fixed asset reporting and the management of capital balance sheet accounts.Prepare capital accounting elements for final accounts and complete required government returns.Work closely with external auditors, providing information and supporting audit processes.Maintain oversight of revenue hierarchies and contribute to the development of finance policies and procedures.Manage and support a small team of Assistant Accountants, ensuring high-quality output and professional development.Operate flexibly across multiple locations in line with agile working practices.Play a key role in safeguarding financial integrity and supporting high-quality service delivery.What you''ll need to succeed To be the successful candidate, you will need:CCAB-qualified or part-