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Interim Chief Accountant
Job Posted: 3 hours ago
Salary: £ 700 - 750 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: London
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Interim Chief Accountant
Local Government - London
6 month initial contract
£700+ p/d
2-3 days a week on site
About the client
Morgan Law is seeking an interim Chief Accountant for a local authority in London, reporting to the Deputy S151.
Accountabilities
Responsible for preparing the annual Statement of Accounts and disclosure notes
To provide leadership and oversight to the core accounting, systems and capital financing functions to support the effective stewardship of the Council's financial resources
Streamline the processes for reconciliations, VAT and payroll to ensure the accuracy of the general ledger and analysis of the movement of accounts
Ensure all statutory returns are completed accurately and timely manner, manage the relationships with auditors at an operational level, managing the audit schedule and raising accounting issues
Liaise with external auditors and leading the Audit process for various authorities
Responsible for the preparing audit working papers including the explanations and supporting working papers for the complex queries
Leading the development and monitoring of accounts closure processes, including leading on accounting for non-current assets and asset valuations, PFI and leasing Candidate Requirements
Qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent) (E)
5 years experience as Chief Accountant in a local authority setting and a deep knowledge of statutory accounting requirements (E)
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Immediately available for work
Campaign Timeline
This is an urgent post and is open until filled.
Equality & Diversity Statement
Morgan Law shall not discriminate unlawfully when deciding which candidate/temporary worker is submitted for a vacancy or assignment, or in any terms of employment or terms of engagement for temporary workers. Morgan Law will ensure that each candidate is assessed only in accordance with the candidate's merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required by the particular vacancyBefore You Apply
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