At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the year-end closedown process and ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Company: Join a dynamic finance team in the South of England.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive rate, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Ideal for those looking to advance their career in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on local government finances and enhance your accounting skills.
- Qualifications: Must be a fully qualified accountant with experience in local authority accounting.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 £ per year.
Interim Technical Accountant (Closedown Lead)
Location
South of England
Rate
TBC
Working Pattern
Hybrid – 3 Days p/w
Start Date
ASAP
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support the completion of the
2025/26 Statement of Accounts and year-end closedown process.
- Review, reconcile and finalise the
- Trial Balance
, ensuring all year-end adjustments are accurately processed.
- Take ownership of
- Non-Current Asset Accounting
, including asset additions, disposals, revaluations, impairments and PPE disclosures.
- Prepare and review technical accounting papers and statutory disclosures in line with the
- CIPFA Code of Practice
- Produce high-quality audit working papers and respond to external audit queries.
- Work alongside the wider finance team to ensure the successful completion of the
- 2025/26 accounts
- Identify, investigate and resolve complex technical accounting issues.
- Support balance sheet reconciliations and provide technical accounting expertise across the finance function.
- Proven experience as a
Technical Accountant, Financial Reporting Accountant, Principal Accountant or Closedown Accountant within a UK Local Authority.
- Extensive experience delivering
Statement of Accounts and year-end closedown activities.
- Strong technical knowledge of
- Local Government accounting regulations
- , the
- CIPFA Code
, and statutory reporting requirements.
- Significant experience managing and reviewing
- Trial Balances
, balance sheet reconciliations and financial statements.
- Strong understanding of
- Non-Current Assets, Capital Accounting and PPE disclosures
- Experience dealing directly with external audit and resolving audit queries.
- Fully Qualified Accountant ( CCAB/CIMA
- Ability to hit the ground running and work independently to meet statutory deadlines.
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