Chief Accountant

Your new company Hays aredelighted to be working exclusively once again with Clackmannanshire Council torecruit a Chief Accountant, offering a unique opportunity to join aforward-thinking local authority at a senior level. Based at Kilncraigs withhybrid working options, this role sits within the Finance and Revenues Serviceand plays a critical part in supporting the effective administration of theCouncil''s financial affairs.Working closelywith the Chief Finance Officer, you will contribute to the strategic andoperational leadership of finance services, helping to ensure they remain fitfor purpose, innovative, and aligned to the Council''s long-term objectives.Your new role As ChiefAccountant and Deputy (Section 95 Officer), you will operate as a senior memberof the extended Management Team, providing leadership, direction, and oversightacross the accountancy function. You will support and deputise for the ChiefFinance Officer in fulfilling statutory responsibilities, including thosealigned to the Section 95 role, and will play a central part in ensuring theCouncil''s financial governance and controls are robust and effective. You will take responsibility for leading the development and delivery of the Council''s budget strategy, managing the annual budget-setting process, and ensuring the organisation maintains a balanced financial position. The role will also involve overseeing the preparation of statutory financial statements and working closely with external auditors ..... full job details .....