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Technical Accountant Closedown Review

Job Posted: 9 days ago

Salary: £ 500 - 600 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Redditch, Worcestershire

Expire in: 18 days

Job Description

Technical Accountant - Closedown Review

£500 per day | Interim Contract until 31 December 2026 | Mainly Remote

We are recruiting for an experienced Technical Accountant to support a Local Authority client with a key Closedown Review workstream within its Finance Transformation Programme. This role will also provide support to the Corporate Finance Team, including Chief Accountant-related responsibilities as required.

Key Responsibilities

Lead a fundamental review of the 2025/26 closedown process and Statement of Accounts.
Assess revenue and capital closedown procedures, working papers, reconciliations and audit trails.
Review team capacity, roles and responsibilities, governance and management oversight.
Evaluate compliance with the CIPFA Code of Practice and Disclosure Checklist.
Identify opportunities to streamline accounts production, strengthen balance sheet assurance and improve external audit readiness.
Review findings from internal audit, external audit and previous independent reviews.
Assess capital accounting, pensions, grants accounting, fixed asset processes and finance system controls.

Essential Requirements

Fully Qualified CCAB Accountant (CIPFA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
Minimum 5 years' post-qualified experience (PQE).
Significant local government finance experience.
Proven experience managing or supporting the closure of Statement of Accounts.
Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of CIPFA requirements.
Experience working with external auditors and driving process improvements.

Contract Details

£500 per day (flexiable)
Interim contract until 31 December 2026
Mainly remote
Approximately one office visit per monthThis is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned local government finance professional to play a key role in improving closedown processes and supporting a wider finance transformation programme

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