Strategic Chief Accountant Impact

Job Description

As a key role in the Council's extended Management Team, the post holder will support the Chief Finance Officer who is also the Section 95 Officer in ensuring the effective and efficient administration of the Council's financial affairs. The post holder will work collaboratively with other Team Leaders, Senior Managers, and the Strategic Director to support overall strategic and operational leadership, ensuring that the services provided are fit for purpose.

Leadership, vision, direction and effective management of the Accountancy functions will be expected, fostering a culture of high quality customer service, corporate working, continuous improvement and innovation. Process improvements and service re‑structuring will be identified and implemented to meet the current and future needs of the Council. The role requires gaining and maintaining credibility and trust of colleagues and the ability to challenge appropriately.

• Application Pack: You can view the application pack below including our recruitment privacy notice. The application pack contains the job profile outlining the skills, experience and knowledge required for this job.
• EEO & Diversity: Clackmannanshire Council welcomes applications from everyone and we value diversity in our workforce. We are committed to being an exemplar employer with an inclusive culture, where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. For this vacancy, we would welcome applications from ethnic minority groups who are currently under‑represented in our workforce.
• Work Arrangement: The Council operates a flexible hybrid approach for roles that allow this type of working. Attendance at the office will be required to meet business needs and—for example—to build team and stakeholder relationships. The exact pattern of working will be agreed with you during recruitment.
• Living Wage: Clackmannanshire Council is a living wage accredited employer.
• Disclosure Check: You will be required to undergo a standard disclosure check prior to a formal offer of employment; the cost of this check will be detailed in your conditional offer if you are successful.
• Contact for Assistance: If you have difficulty applying online, please call (24 hrs) and leave your details along with the reference number of the post.
• Email Notification: If you are selected for interview you will be notified by e‑mail.
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