Chief Accountant - InterimSpencer Clarke Group are working closely with a County Council to appoint an experienced Interim Chief Accountant to lead the Council''s corporate and technical accounting function.This is a senior interim leadership assignment with responsibility for statutory reporting, financial governance and the management of a Chief Accountant''s Team of up to 20 staff.What''s on OfferRate: 800 - 850 per day LTDInitial Contract: Until 28 February 2027Full-time: 37 hours per weekHybrid: 2 days per week at County Hall in CichesterStart: 31 August 2026 / subject to noticeThe RoleThe successful candidate will lead the Chief Accountant''s Team, ensuring robust financial governance, accurate statutory reporting and effective technical accounting support across the Council.Key responsibilities:Leading and managing the Chief Accountant''s Team of up to 20 staff.Leading the corporate closedown process and production of the annual Statement of Accounts.Managing the external audit relationship and ensuring reporting deadlines are achieved.Ensuring compliance with the CIPFA Financial Management Code and accounting standards.Overseeing statutory returns, treasury management, VAT, banking and cash management.Supporting the annual revenue budget process and strengthening financial controls.About YouYou will ideally have:Recent Chief Accountant experience within a Local Authority - essential.Strong knowledge of Local Authority statutory accounts, closedown and external ..... full job details .....