Chief Accountant (Deputy s151)

Cheshire Constabulary is recruiting a Chief Accountant to support the overall financial management and governance of the Constabulary, acting as deputy to the Chief Finance Officer.

Responsibilities

• Lead on technical accounting and strategy functions within the Finance Team, including Treasury Management, taxation, and capital accounting.
• Represent the finance function at Management & Operational meetings, providing strategic financial and business planning advice.
• Interpret policy and present complex financial information to senior managers and senior police officers.
• Ensure statutory accounts and financial returns comply with national accounting standards, reflecting a true and fair view and meeting all appropriate timescales.
• Maintain adherence to professional bodies' requirement for CPD and keep abreast of changes in the financial environment.
• Develop and maintai...