Job Description
About the role
You will lead and manage the financial accounting function of the local authority, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, delivering high-quality financial reporting, and maintaining robust financial controls. The role is critical in supporting sound financial governance, transparency, and accountability in the use of public funds. To act as the nominated Deputy S73 Officer including representing the S73 Officer at relevant regional and national forums and as required.
Qualifications & Experience
- Fully qualified accountant (e.g. ACCA, CIPFA, ICAEW or equivalent).
- Experience Significant senior-level experience in financial accounting, within local government or the public sector.
- Proven experience of producing local authority statutory accounts and managing the audit process.
- Strong understanding of public sector financial frameworks and regulations.
- In-depth knowledge of local authority accounting requirements and the CIPFA Codes of Practice.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to communicate complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
- High integrity and commitment to public service values.
- Resilient, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Competency Framework
Leadership & Direction – Communication & Influence – Experience & Technical – Responsibility & Accountability
Visions and Values
Open > Collaborative > Empathetic > Focused
What we can offer you
- Hybrid/Flexible working
- 27 Days annual leave, increasing to 32 days after 5 years service
- Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Access to Private Counselling Sessions
- Access to Physio Therapy Sessions
- Specsavers Eye-Care Vouchers
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Car Lease Scheme
- Free Parking
- On Site Café with staff Discount & more!
TVCA is proud to hold Disability Confident Leader status and is committed to continuously developing best-practice approaches to inclusion. Applicants who consider themselves to have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.
Should you need the application in an alternative format, please contact the HR Team at TVCAHR@teesvalley-ca.gov.uk or call 07469 918937 so we can discuss how best to support you.
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