Chief Accountant

Cheshire Constabulary
📍 winsford, england, United-Kingdom 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 18, 2026

Job Description

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...

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Job Details

  • Location winsford, england
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category Finance
  • Posted Date June 18, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 28, 2026