At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a review of the closedown process and improve financial procedures.
- Company: Local Authority client focused on finance transformation.
- Benefits: £500 per day, mainly remote work, flexible contract until December 2026.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and to drive significant process improvements.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in local government finance and enhance your expertise.
- Qualifications: Fully qualified CCAB Accountant with 5+ years' experience.
- Technical Accountant - Closedown Review
- 500 per day Interim Contract until 31 December 2026 Mainly Remote
- We are recruiting for an experienced
- Technical Accountant to support a Local Authority client with a key
Closedown Review workstream within its Finance Transformation Programme.
This role will also provide support to the Corporate Finance Team, including Chief Accountant-related responsibilities as required.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead a fundamental review of the 2025/26 closedown process and Statement of Accounts.
- Assess revenue and closedown procedures, working papers, reconciliations and audit trails.
- Review team capacity, roles and responsibilities, governance and management oversight.
- Evaluate compliance with the CIPFA Code of Practice and Disclosure Checklist.
- Identify opportunities to streamline accounts production, strengthen balance sheet assurance and improve external audit readiness.
- Review findings from internal audit, external audit and previous independent reviews.
- Assess capital accounting, pensions, grants accounting, fixed asset processes and finance system controls.
Essential Requirements
- Fully Qualified
- CCAB Accountant
(CIPFA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Minimum
5 years' post-qualified experience (PQE) .
- Significant local government finance experience .
- Proven experience managing or supporting the closure of Statement of Accounts .
- Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of CIPFA requirements.
- Experience working with external auditors and driving process improvements.
- Contract Details
- 500 per day (flexiable)
- Interim contract until 31 December 2026
- Mainly remote
- Approximately one office visit per month
This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned local government finance professional to play a key role in improving closedown processes and supporting a wider finance transformation programme.
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