Chief Accountant - Corporate Finance Business Partner

Norwich City Council, hybrid working

Job description, key responsibilities and experience

Salary: £59,166 - £64,655

Closing date: Midnight Sunday 21 July 2024

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional to step into this critical role within Norwich City Council’s Corporate Finance team. Working as Chief Accountant you will play a significant role in delivering a complex financial and technical accounting portfolio of work.

The ideal candidate will be professional, enthusiastic and will be a qualified accountant with at least three years’ post qualification experience in a similar role.  You will have experience of year-end accounts closure processes, preparing statutory statement of accounts and liaison with external audit.

The role will oversee providing outstanding strategic advice to the Head of Finance, the Director of Finance and Treasury Management Committee, on all aspects of the Council’s treasury management activity.

Managing a team of three direct reports, we are looking for someone who can maintain motivated and high performing teams with a commitment to excellence and continuous professional development.

How to apply

Apply via the Penna website.

Contact: Kelly Ridley

Email: Kelly.Ridley@Penna.com or, Phone: +44 (0) 7709 512 415