Your new companyHays are delighted to be partnering with a large Public Sector organisation that has an exciting vacancy for a Head of Financial Reporting & Accounting based in Liverpool. Working for this organisation will open your career path to onward opportunities within the wider public sector in the local area with many national jobs having the option of working from Liverpool.They offer a fantastic and supportive work environment with world class pension, hybrid working and flexible working. If you are looking for a job that combines challenge and career potential with Work-Life balance then this could be your ideal next move!Your new roleAs a key member of the finance team, you will lead a small team to strengthen the delivery of core financial controls, providing technical accounting advice and producing the statutory financial accounts.You will collaborate with the management accounting and business partnering teams to provide advice and support.Reporting to a talented Finance Director you'll have a key voice in financial decisions that can impact operational delivery.You will have wide ranging portfolio including balance sheet, finance operations and asset management.You'll refresh and update all accounting policies for this large and complex organisation.You will be the key point of contact at the year end audit.What you'll need to succeedWe are looking for a qualified accountant with exceptional leadership and technical accounting skillsYou must have knowledge of IFRS accounting standards and experience of their application.Ideally you will have awareness of the government financial reporting manual.What you'll get in returnIn addition to a competitive salary, you will receive a large pension contribution of 28.97% from the organisation. Hybrid working is very flexible with just 2 days a week needed in the office. Excellent holidays, flexitime, and wide ranging benefits make up the remuneration package.What you need to do nowIf 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 on your career.
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