Interim Closedown Support Accountant
Posted Today by Jobserve
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Hertford, Hertfordshire
Summary: The role of Interim Closedown Support Accountant involves providing financial accounting support to a local authority in Hertfordshire during the year-end closedown process. The position is interim and requires specific experience in local authority closedown procedures. The successful candidate will work on a hybrid basis, spending two days in the office each week. The contract is expected to last for three months or longer, depending on the needs of the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead/support month-end and year-end closedown (journals, accruals, prepayments)
- Prepare and support statutory accounts in line with CIPFA Code of Practice
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations and resolve variances
- Support external audit with working papers and queries
- Ensure compliance with CIPFA guidance and internal controls
Key Skills:
- Specific local authority closedown experience
- Experience performing the listed job duties
- Willingness to work in office on a hybrid basis
Salary (Rate): £450.00 Daily
City: Hertford
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
A Local authority client of mine based in Hertfordshire are currently on the lookout for a Financial Accountant to join their team on a short term interim basis to assist them through year end.
Job Title: Interim Closedown Support Accountant
Contract Length: 3 Months +
Location: Hertfordshire
Hybrid: X2 days in office per week
Pay: 350- 450 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: ASAP
Key Duties:
- Lead/support month-end and year-end closedown (journals, accruals, prepayments)
- Prepare and support statutory accounts in line with CIPFA Code of Practice
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations and resolve variances
- Support external audit with working papers and queries
- Ensure compliance with CIPFA guidance and internal controls
Successful candidates:
- Must have specific local authority closedown experience.
- Must have specific experience performing the above listed job duties before.
- Must be willing to work in office on a hybrid basis.
If you match the above criteria and are interested then please don't hesitate to reach out and send your CV or call me on (phone number removed).