Chief Accountant

Location: Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath, DA6 7AT

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Duration: 6+ Months

Working Hours: Mon Fri, 09:00, 37 Hours per week

Pay Rate: £71.77 Per Hour

Job Ref: OR18145

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee the creation of the Council's accounts.
• Act as the main expert on financial accounting rules and advise the Council's finance officer.
• Maintain the Council's financial control system, ensuring regular reconciliations.
• Communicate and manage relationships with External Auditors.
• Handle year-end capital and asset accounting processes.
• Provide financial accounting advice to support decision-making and financial modeling.
• Complete VAT returns and offer corporate advice on VAT matters.
• Have overall responsibility for the Balance Sheet.
• M...