The debate continues on who is fit to take on the mantle of chancellor once Gordon Brown becomes prime minister. Alistair Darling is tipped to take over as UK plc’s FD, but Ed Balls is waiting in the wings.

Here at Accountancy Age, we believe the job should be open to applicants. That’s why we’re now taking CVs to find a reader best-suited to running the Treasury.

Go to www.accountancyAgeJobs.com/brown, read the job description and send in your applications to comment@accountancyage.com with 'Chancellor's Job' in the subject line.

The editorial staff will appoint a winner and their decision is final. The best application wins a bottle of champagne. We'll also feature the winner on Taking Stock, the page that treats high office with the due respect it deserves.