Closedown Accountant (Collection Fund) - Council in Medway

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the preparation of the Council's Statement of Accounts and associated disclosure notes.
• Producing and reviewing year-end working papers and reconciliations.
• Assisting with the completion of statutory returns and financial reporting requirements.
• Supporting the external audit process by responding to audit queries and providing evidence.
• Liaising with finance colleagues across the organisation to ensure accurate and timely financial information is collected.
• Contributing to improvements in closedown processes and financial controls.

• Experience of local government finance, particularly year-end accounts and closedown activities.
• Knowledge of local authority accounting requirements and the CIPFA Code of Practice.
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience of financial management systems.
• Ideally a CCAB-qualified accountant, part-qualified accountant, or an experienced finance professional with relevant closedown experience.
• This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and professional finance team and make a significant contribution to the delivery of the Council's statutory financial reporting obligations.

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