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 functionConnect2Dudley is a trading style of Dudley & Kent Commercial Services LTD - A joint venture between Dudley Metropolitan Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dudley is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates