At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a review of the closedown process and enhance financial procedures.
- Company: Local Authority client focused on finance transformation.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, mainly remote work, and contract until 2026.
- Other info: Opportunity to streamline accounts production and improve audit readiness.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact on financial processes and governance.
- Qualifications: Fully qualified CCAB Accountant with at least 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 capital 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 experi...
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