Interim Chief Accountant
Posted 1 day ago by g2 Recruitment
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Interim Chief Accountant involves leading the closedown of local authority accounts and facilitating the audit process for a local government client on a 9-month contract. The position requires substantial experience in local authority accounting and a hands-on approach, with no managerial responsibilities. The successful candidate will ensure timely delivery of financial reports and high-quality supporting documentation. The role is hybrid, requiring in-office presence as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading on closedown of local authority accounts.
- Taking ownership of the project plan for closedown.
- Managing the delivery of the closedown project plan.
- Ensuring timely outturn reporting and draft statement of accounts.
- Producing high-quality working papers and supporting evidence for audits.
- Covering core areas of accounts such as capital, assets, treasury, and collection funds.
Key Skills:
- Proven track record in leading and delivering successful local authority closedown.
- Current grasp of the accounting code of practice.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Job Opportunity! – Interim Chief Accountant – 9 Month Contract
A local government client of mine are on the lookout for an Interim Chief Accountant with substantial previous experience leading on closing down local authorities accounts and helping through audit to join their team on a 9 month contract.
Job Title: Interim Chief Accountant
Contract Duration: 9 Months
Rate: DOE
IR35: Possibility of Outside IR35 (TBC)
Hybrid: As and when needed in office.
Days: X5 Days per week (could possibly also consider part time).
Start Date: ASAP
Main Responsibilities:
- Leading on closedown.
- Taking ownership of the project plan for closedown.
- Manage the delivery of the closedown project plan and ensure that the council delivers outturn reporting and produces a draft statement of accounts by the statutory deadline, alongside the delivery of high quality working papers and supporting evidence as a contribution to ensuring an effective audit process.
- This is very much a hands on role and there will be no managerial responsibilities.
- The core areas of the accounts are covered e.g. capital, assets, treasury, collection funds etc.
- This role will be bringing everything together.
Successful candidates:
- Must have a proven track record in leading and delivering successful local authority closedown.
- Must have a current grasp of the accounting code of practice.
The client will be sitting down to review CVs on Friday 30th Jan therefore if you match the above criteria and are interested then please don't hesitate to reach out and send your CV to daniel.worthington@g2recruitment.com or call me on 0115 666 6399.