Head of Accountant (Adults)

Head Accountant (Adults Social Care)

Hybrid - South West (Initial 2-3 days onsite ) Full time position

Initial interim 3 month contract with scope for extension

£450-£550per day (umbrella) full time

Start: ASAP

 

Interviews will be held within the week so get in touch to apply ASAP.

Are you a strategic thinker with deep experience in Local Government and Adult Social Care finance? Do you thrive in complex environments and enjoy driving change that delivers real impact?

We’re seeking an Head of Finance to join our client where this pivotal role offers the opportunity to shape financial strategy across a diverse portfolio of services, supporting gross revenue budgets ranging from £65m to £750m.

 

About your duties as the Head Accountant (Adults Social Care):

• Provide high-level financial advice to Heads of Service, Chief Officers, Members, and external partners.
• Lead on financial planning, budgeting, monitoring, and year-end closure.
• Drive organisational change and support transformation across services.
• Influence budget allocation and strategic direction without direct budget ownership.
• Driving commitments to the council’s ongoing emphasis on commissioning, contracting, working in partnership (including joint ventures), collaboration and acting as accountable body. You will be required to manage the ongoing financial requirements of such arrangements. Together ensuring that robust financial processes are in place from the outset.
• Manage the detailed work of the annual budget preparation process, budget monitoring and year end closing down processes.
• Support commissioning, contracting, partnerships, and joint ventures with robust financial oversight.

 

Your experience needed as the Head Accountant (Adults Social Care):

• Proven experience in Local Government and Adult Social Care finance.
• Qualified Accountant, e.g. CIPFA, CIMA, ACCA or other equivalent qualifications/experience.
• Strong strategic and analytical skills with a track record of delivering efficiencies.
• Demonstrate the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to influence at all levels.
• Ability to manage change and support service transformation.
• Working knowledge of the Code of Practice on Local Authority Accounting, Service Reporting Code of Practice and International Financial Reporting Standards (IGAAP)
• A detailed knowledge of local authority accounting regulations and codes of Practice
• Comfortable working in a hybrid environment with flexibility.

 

If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail or know someone who this may be of interest to, please contact me on 0117 3137110 or apply today.

 

(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation so please do get in contact)

Recruiting decisions are based on experience and skills. Any reasonable adjustments will be fully supported during the application and hiring process.