Financial Reporting Manager
Posted 5 days ago by Invitise
£511 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
SM1, Sutton Central, Greater London
Summary: The Financial Reporting Manager role is a 3-month contract position for a public sector client in Surrey, offering hybrid working arrangements. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the annual close process and providing expert financial advice, particularly in Local Government finance. Strong experience in year-end accounts and financial control is essential, along with CCAB qualification.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the annual close process and maintain ledger integrity.
- Support statutory reporting and provide expert financial advice to senior stakeholders.
- Oversee balance sheet management and collection fund accounting.
- Manage banking arrangements and liaise with internal and external audit.
Key Skills:
- CCAB (or equivalent) qualified.
- Proven experience closing Local Authority accounts.
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting and governance within a Council setting.
- Experience working with senior finance leaders and auditors.
- Ability to lead and support a small finance team.
Salary (Rate): £511/day
City: Sutton Central
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
We’re looking for a Financial Reporting Manager for our public sector client based in Surrey on an initial 3 month contract paying £511 per day Inside IR35.
This role offers hybrid working, with an expectation to attend the office on a regular basis.
The successful candidate will be CCAB qualified and have strong experience within Local Government finance, particularly around year-end accounts and financial control.
You will be responsible for leading the annual close process, maintaining ledger integrity, supporting statutory reporting, and providing expert financial advice to senior stakeholders. The role also includes oversight of balance sheet management, collection fund accounting, banking arrangements, and liaison with internal and external audit.
Key requirements:
- CCAB (or equivalent) qualified
- Proven experience closing Local Authority accounts
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting and governance within a Council setting
- Experience working with senior finance leaders and auditors
- Ability to lead and support a small finance team
Interested?
Please apply below
Local Government Finance, Statement of Accounts, Financial Control, Collection Fund, Audit, CCAB, Surrey, Hybrid, Inside IR35