Interim Management Accountant
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A local authority is seeking an experienced Technical/ Management Accountant to provide specialist support through year-end, accounts closure and audit.
Working closely with the finance leadership team, you'll play a key role in supporting the production of the Statement of Accounts, managing technical accounting activities and providing additional management accounting support across the wider finance function.
Key Responsibilities
Support year-end close-down activities.
Assist with production of the Statement of Accounts.
Support external audit requirements and audit queries.
Complete technical accounting reconciliations.
Support capital and balance sheet accounting.
Provide management accounting and business partnering support where required.
Assist with VAT and wider technical accounting matters.
Essential Experience
Local authority finance experience.
Statement of Accounts and closedown experience.
External audit support.
Strong technical accounting knowledge.
Part or fully CCAB-qualified
Contract Details
Initial 6-month contract
£450-£500/ day
Minimum 2 days per week onsite
South of England
Flexible hybrid working arrangement
Immediate requirement, although some flexibility around start date
If you meet all of the above criteria, apply now with your CV.
Disclaimer: Any remuneration stated in this advertisement is indicative and will be dependent on the successful candidate’s experience, skills and qualifications. Final remuneration will be agreed with the successful candidate and will be subject to the terms of the contract
A local authority is seeking an experienced Technical/ Management Accountant to provide specialist support through year-end, accounts closure and audit.
Working closely with the finance leadership team, you'll play a key role in supporting the production of the Statement of Accounts, managing technical accounting activities and providing additional management accounting support across the wider finance function.
Key Responsibilities
Support year-end close-down activities.
Assist with production of the Statement of Accounts.
Support external audit requirements and audit queries.
Complete technical accounting reconciliations.
Support capital and balance sheet accounting.
Provide management accounting and business partnering support where required.
Assist with VAT and wider technical accounting matters.
Essential Experience
Local authority finance experience.
Statement of Accounts and closedown experience.
External audit support.
Strong technical accounting knowledge.
Part or fully CCAB-qualified
Contract Details
Initial 6-month contract
£450-£500/ day
Minimum 2 days per week onsite
South of England
Flexible hybrid working arrangement
Immediate requirement, although some flexibility around start date
If you meet all of the above criteria, apply now with your CV.
Disclaimer: Any remuneration stated in this advertisement is indicative and will be dependent on the successful candidate’s experience, skills and qualifications. Final remuneration will be agreed with the successful candidate and will be subject to the terms of the contract