Chief Accountant

Reference: 4799500

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Alloa Salary: 70,000 + Benefits (per annum)
Job type:
Permanent Working pattern:
Full time Industry: Government & Public Services / Senior Finance Qualified Company:
Hays Consultant:
Catt Hall Hays office:
Edinburgh — 4th Floor, 2 Lochrin Square, 96 Fountainbridge Phone:
Email: catt.hall

Your new company

Hays are
delighted to be working exclusively once again with Clackmannanshire Council to
recruit a Chief Accountant, offering a unique opportunity to join a
forward-thinking local authority at a senior level. Based at Kilncraigs with
hybrid working options, this role sits within the Finance and Revenues Service
and plays a critical part in supporting the effective administration of the
Council’s financial affairs.

Working closely
with the Chief Finance Officer, you will contribute to the strategic and
operational leadership of finance services, helping to ensure they remain fit
for purpose, innovative, and aligned to the Council’s long-term objectives.

Your new role

As Chief
Accountant and Deputy (Section 95 Officer), you will operate as a senior member
of the extended Management Team, providing leadership, direction, and oversight
across the accountancy function. You will support and deputise for the Chief
Finance Officer in fulfilling statutory responsibilities, including those
aligned to the Section 95 role, and will play a central part in ensuring the
Council’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 during the annual audit process.

In addition, you will ensure strong financial management practices are embedded through effective monitoring, reporting, and control of revenue and capital  this position,
you will lead and develop high-performing finance teams, provide strategic
financial advice to senior stakeholders and elected members, and contribute to
key areas such as treasury management, governance, and financial strategy. You
will also support major projects, business cases, and investment decisions,
ensuring compliance with regulations and delivering best value for the
organisation. A strong focus on continuous improvement, innovation, and service
transformation will be central to your approach. What you'll need to succeed

To succeed in
this role, you will be a professionally qualified accountant (CCAB or
equivalent) with significant experience operating at a senior managerial level
within a financial environment. You will bring strong technical accounting
expertise, including the preparation of statutory financial statements,
alongside a proven track record of developing strategic financial plans and
managing complex revenue and capital budgets.

You will demonstrate strong leadership capability with experience of managing and developing teams, as well as excellent communication and influencing skills, enabling you to build credibility with senior stakeholders and provide effective financial advice. A sound understanding of governance, financial controls, and regulatory frameworks is essential, alongside the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to tight deadlines within a complex and demanding environment.

Experience with in
the public sector, including knowledge of local government finance or working
within a political environment, would be advantageous, as would exposure to
treasury management and organisational transformation initiatives.

What you'll get in returnIn
return, you will secure a high-profile senior leadership role with the
opportunity to shape the financial direction of a significant public sector
organisation. You will play a key part in strategic decision-making across the
organisation while working within a collaborative and supportive senior
leadership team. The role offers the chance to drive meaningful change,
influence financial strategy, and contribute to the ongoing development and
improvement of finance services, all within a flexible working environment that
supports hybrid arrangements.

What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #4799500 - Catt Hall