Chief Accountant

Location: South-West Location

Day rate: £500 per day

Arrangement: Hybrid (2.5 days onsite)

Start: Immediate (December/January)

Panoramic Associates are currently working with a Local council in the South West who are seeking an Interim Chief Accountant on an initial 6-month contract.

As Interim Chief Accountant, you will play a critical role in strengthening financial controls, delivering statutory requirements, and supporting the development of the wider finance team. You will bring strong technical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to operate in a changing environment.

You will work closely with senior finance leaders and provide expert oversight across:

• Statutory accounts

• HRA

• Collection fund

• Balance sheet management

• Wider strategic finance improvements and service development

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Chief Accountant within local government

• A minimum of 5 years experience in similar roles

• Strong technical expertise across local authority accounting areas

• Confident communicator who can influence, support, and guide a developing team

• Experience using Oracle Fusion (desirable)

If you have the technical expertise and leadership qualities needed to support this council through a key period of change, please apply with your CV or contact me directly for an initial conversation.

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