Closedown Support Accountant
Posted 6 days ago by g2 Recruitment
£550 Per day
Undetermined
Hybrid
West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Closedown Support Accountant involves providing interim support for the year-end closedown process for a local government client in the West Midlands. The position requires drafting key sections of financial statements, preparing working papers, and liaising with stakeholders and auditors. The contract is for 9 months, with a hybrid working arrangement. Candidates must be qualified accountants with experience in local government finance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the year-end closedown process for 2025/26.
- Draft key sections of the statement of accounts (expenditure, funding, analysis, balance sheet etc.).
- Prepare and review working papers and financial statements in line with CIPFA Code of Practice.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders and external auditors to ensure timely and accurate delivery.
- Finalise reconciliations of control accounts.
- Provide technical accounting advice and support to the wider finance team.
Key Skills:
- Qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent).
- Extensive experience in local government finance, particularly year-end closedown.
- Strong understanding of public sector accounting standards and regulations.
Salary (Rate): £550 daily
City: West Midlands
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Finance
Job Opportunity – Interim Closedown Support Accountant - West Midlands
One of my local Government clients based in the West Midlands are currently on the lookout for a Closedown Support Accountant to join their team on an interim basis.
Closedown Support Accountant Contract Length: 9 Months +
Pay Rate: £450-£550 p/d (DOE)
Days: X5 p/w
Hybrid: X2 days in office p/w
Location: West Midlands
Start Date: September/October
You will be expected to:
- Support the year-end closedown process for 2025/26.
- Draft key sections of the statement of accounts (expenditure, funding, analysis, balance sheet etc.).
- Prepare and review working papers and financial statements in line with CIPFA Code of Practice.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders and external auditors to ensure timely and accurate delivery.
- Finalise reconciliations of control accounts.
- Provide technical accounting advice and support to the wider finance team.
Successful candidates will:
- Be a qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent).
- Have extensive experience in local government finance, particularly year-end closedown.
- Have a strong understanding of public sector accounting standards and regulations.
If you match the above criteria then please don't hesitate to reach out and send your CV to daniel.worthington@g2recruitment.com or call me on 0115 666 6399.