https://jobs.co.uk/job/chief-financial-accountant-hays-specialist-recruitment-limited--dedb249b-4516-4721-a588-875961c71377 RSS feed for Chief Financial Accountant at Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited. en-gb Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:31:10 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/chief-financial-accountant-hays-specialist-recruitment-limited--dedb249b-4516-4721-a588-875961c71377 https://jobs.co.uk/job/chief-financial-accountant-hays-specialist-recruitment-limited--dedb249b-4516-4721-a588-875961c71377 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:52:04 GMT Location: Norwich | Salary: 50000.00-50000.00 Annual | Type: Permanent | Your new companyProgressive council serving thriving coastal, rural and market town communitiesYour new roleChief Financial AccountantHybrid 2 days on site £50,000 to £60,000An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Chief Financial Accountant to join a well-established district council based in the beautiful coastal area of the East of England. The area boasts stunning countryside, vibrant market towns and a strong sense of community, while remaining well-connected to Norwich, Cambridge and London.This is a key technical finance role, leading on statutory accounts, external audit, treasury-related matters, financial governance, and supporting the organisation through Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). Reporting to the Assistant Director of Finance and Assets, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the council maintains the highest standards of financial stewardship and compliance.You will be responsible for:Leading the annual Statement of Accounts process and year-end closure programme.Managing the relationship with external auditors and acting as the council''s primary audit contact.Coordinating the production of high-quality audit working papers and supporting d... Permanent