Job Title: Chief Technical Accountant Ref: Pay rate: £467.82 per day PAYE Role length: Anticipated 2 - 3 months Location: Bristol, Avon Hybrid working arrangements for this role. The role: We are seeking a proactive and highly skilled Finance Business Partner - Chief Accountant with proven expertise in Local Authority technical accounting. This pivotal role requires extensive experience in annual close-down processes, external audit liaison, statutory returns, and managing collection fund and rates budget processes. As a key member within the finance management team, you will provide innovative, expert financial support to senior managers and councillors on a range of issues and will work collaboratively with services and staff across the finance function. Your specialist knowledge will be instrumental in identifying, developing and supporting opportunities and initiatives to improve and develop on the delivery of financial grip, control and governance across the council and contribute to strategic and operational developments. This post will require provision of confident leadership and clear management to ensure the effective operational delivery of the service. What the client is looking for: Full CCAB (or equivalent qualification) Clear knowledge and experience of technical accounting in a local authority setting Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards, the SORP and Code of Practice, funding requirements and opportunities Knowledge of Council Tax Coll