Job Title: Chief Accountant
Client: Dudley Council
Duration: 6months
Location: Remote
Salary: Negotiable Day Rate
Requirement: Local Authority experience
Role Summary - Lead the full closure of accounts for the 2025/26 financial year, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely completion
- Act as the primary liaison with external auditors, coordinating requests, resolving queries, and supporting a smooth audit process
- Prepare clear, well structured notes and supporting schedules for accountants to facilitate review and sign off
- Oversee the coordination, quality, and completeness of all working papers required for year end and audit activities
- Manage and maintain the closedown timetable, ensuring all stakeholders meet deadlines and dependencies across the finance function